Assistant Principal of Specialty (2027-2028)
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree
- A minimum of 1 year of experience leading, coaching, and developing educators across multiple disciplines or program areas (including but not limited to Music, Chess, Soccer, Taekwondo, Art, Dance, Theater, and Basketball)
- A minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience
- A clear vision for excellence in Specialty instruction, community-wide engagement, and classroom culture, with the ability to recognize and coach toward excellence in disciplines outside your own content expertise
- A passion for developing and strengthening Zeta’s Specialty programming, while expanding students’ access to enriching opportunities across NYC that deepen their interests and talents
- A proven ability to develop people, build high-performing teams, and inspire others toward ambitious goals
- Strong judgment and the ability to navigate complex challenges with clarity, urgency, and solutions-oriented thinking in partnership with your Principal
- High expectations for yourself and others, paired with deep ownership of your team’s growth and students’ success
Responsibilities
- Build a joyful, safe, and intellectually rigorous school culture that unites leaders, teachers, staff, students, and families around a shared vision of excellence.
- Foster authentic and trusting relationships with staff, students, and families, creating a strong foundation for collaboration, belonging, and student success.
- Establish and uphold a shared vision for excellence across Specialty programs, ensuring purposeful planning, strong content knowledge, engaging instruction, and high-quality implementation across disciplines.
- Lead Specialty outcomes using a data-driven, results-oriented approach, monitoring student learning, skill development, engagement, and classroom culture to ensure every student meets ambitious goals.
- Coach, develop, and inspire Specialty teachers across diverse disciplines to deliver exceptional instruction, meaningful social-emotional learning, and strong classroom culture and management.
- Analyze instructional, cultural, and behavioral data across Specialty programs, identifying trends and executing strategic action plans that accelerate student growth and strengthen program quality.
- Model a culture of problem-solving, ownership, and unwavering commitment to student growth, setting the tone for excellence across the Specialty team.
- Contribute as a key member of the school’s leadership team, shaping systems, routines, and structures that drive high-quality execution and long-term success.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
- 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings
- Relocation support to help eligible candidates make the move to New York City
- Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses
- Four live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and a free Headspace subscription
- MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone
- Fully stocked team spaces with snacks and quality coffee
- Books and resources for professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
