Principal in Residence

Are you ready to help build the next chapter of educational excellence?

At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission.

Zeta serves students across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens and continues to grow our Pre‑K through 12th grade network at an ambitious pace. This year alone, we opened our first high school, added another elementary school in Queens, and launched two additional middle schools in the Bronx. And we are not slowing down. We have big plans to continue growing each year so that more children have access to an excellent education.

Joining Zeta means joining a team that is actively building the next generation of our school network and serving as a change agent for children.

Role: Principal in Residence
Start date: July 2027
Location: Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Queens
Work model: Fully on-site in New York City
Salary range: $105,000 - $135,000 starting salary
Reports to: Principal

We hire for this role at different points throughout the year as positions become available, and onboard on a rolling basis. If your experience aligns with what we are looking for, our team may reach out to explore a current or upcoming opportunity and whether the timing is right for both you and Zeta.

Compensation is determined according to Zeta’s applicable salary scale, which factors in relevant experience and internal equity. This position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary, merit-based performance bonus.

We are searching for a Principal in Residence who is an exceptional instructional and people leader with a proven track record of driving strong student outcomes, developing excellent teachers, and cultivating rigorous, joyful learning environments. You are ready to expand your impact beyond individual teams, grow into setting an ambitious school wide vision, and ultimately lead a caring, high‑performing school community where every student and adult thrives.

You bring:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the Assistant Principal role, leading instructional teams and using data to drive excellent student outcomes
• A demonstrated track record of using data to drive achieving strong, measurable academic outcomes, close gaps, set goals, and adjust course when needed
• Deep instructional expertise and a clear vision for strong understanding of what it takes to achieve excellence across classrooms, grade levels, and content areas
• Experience using student work, assessment data, and classroom observations to identify gaps, coach instructional teams to adjust instruction, and drive 90%+ of students to grade level mastery by end-of-year
• Exceptional people leadership, including developing strong teachers, building accountability, and addressing underperformance directly
• The ability to think beyond your immediate team and take increasing ownership for school wide priorities and outcomes
• A proven ability to develop people, build high‑performing teams, and inspire others toward ambitious goals
• Strong, strategic judgment and the ability to navigate high‑stakes challenges with clarity, composure, urgency, and follow‑through
• Clear, confident communication paired with humility, self‑awareness, and a hunger for genuine openness to feedback and continual growth

In the Principal in Residence role, you will:

• Build a joyful, safe, and intellectually rigorous school culture that unites leaders, teachers, staff, students, and families around a shared vision…