Entry-Level Resident Teacher

Entry-Level Resident Teacher ) Early Application

Zeta Charter Schools is currently accepting early applications for Resident Teachers for the  school year. Our team plans to begin reviewing applications in November 2026 and will follow up with candidates as we move through the hiring process.

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: Entry-Level Resident Teacher
Start date: July 2027 - Early Application
Location: Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Queens
Work model: Fully on-site in New York City
Year 1 salary: $65,000
Reports to: Assistant 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.

We are searching for a Resident Teacher who is excited to build a classroom culture that fosters students’ genuine love for learning and creates a sense of community for families.

You bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0
• A strong interest in pursuing a career in education and growing into an exceptional teacher
• A willingness to learn, receive feedback, and continuously improve your practice
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• A student-centered mindset, sense of ownership, and resilience in a fast-paced environment

In the Resident Teacher role, you will:

• Co-plan and deliver inquiry-based, academically rigorous instruction alongside your Head Teacher that ignites curiosity, accelerates learning, and empowers every student to think boldly and deeply.
• Build and maintain strong classroom culture in partnership with your Head Teacher, reinforcing consistent routines, high expectations, and a safe, joyful learning environment where students are highly engaged in learning.
• Master the foundations of Zeta’s academic and social-emotional curriculum
  , developing the expertise needed to deliver exceptional instruction across disciplines.
• Use student work, assessment data, and daily observations to identify gaps, respond to individual needs, and adjust instruction with your Head Teacher so that 90%+ students are on or above grade level in all subjects by end-of-year
• Own strong relationships with students and families, communicating consistently and contributing to a cohesive support system for each child’s academic
  , social-emotional, and personal development.
• Actively apply coaching and feedback from your Head Teacher and School Leaders, translating weekly professional…