Early Childhood Assistant Principal NYC (2026-2027)

Zeta Charter SchoolsNew York City, NY
Onsite

About The Position

Zeta is seeking passionate Early Childhood Assistant Principals to lead the next chapter of educational excellence. Zeta offers an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for students, ensuring a world-class education and fostering a love for learning. The organization is committed to changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, operating multiple schools and expanding by opening 1-2 new schools each year. Zeta is also launching its first High School in the 2026-27 school year, providing a PreK-12 pathway. This role is based at the Mount Eden Early Childhood campus, serving Pre-K and Kindergarten students.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 3 or more years of experience teaching and leading teams to excellent student outcomes
  • Passion for their team’s success and continual improvement
  • Permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

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.
  • Uphold and model the highest standards of instructional excellence, ensuring strong content knowledge, purposeful planning, and high-quality implementation across classrooms.
  • Lead academic outcomes using a data-driven, results-oriented approach, monitoring progress across grade levels and content areas to ensure all students meet ambitious goals.
  • Coach, develop, and inspire teaching teams to deliver exceptional instruction, strong social-emotional learning, and effective classroom culture and management.
  • Analyze academic, cultural, and behavioral data across teaching teams, identifying trends and executing strategic action plans that leverage school leaders, teachers, and families to accelerate student growth.
  • Model a culture of problem-solving, ownership, and unwavering commitment to student achievement, setting the tone for excellence within the school leadership 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 with matching contributions
  • Annual discretionary, merit-based performance bonus
  • Relocation reimbursement of up to $2,500 for eligible staff
  • Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses
  • 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace
  • Free Headspace subscription
  • MacBook Air
  • Specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone
  • Fully stocked teacher workrooms with snacks and Nespresso machine
  • Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC’s finest sweet treats
  • Books for professional development
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