Manager of Early Elementary School Literacy

Zeta Charter Schools • New York, NY

261d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Currently, we operate multiple elementary and middle schools in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan, and are opening three new elementary schools in Queens for the 2025-26 school year. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today, and be a change agent for children. Our Network office is located at 401 W. 218th St., New York, NY 10034. Our Network team follows a hybrid work schedule: we work in-person from our office on Tuesdays and Thursdays with optional remote days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, if your team's scope of work permits.

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• At least 3 years of experience with a proven record of leading exceptional academic outcomes in early elementary reading

Responsibilities

• Design a rigorous and engaging early elementary literacy experience for our students based on inquiry, strong understanding of complex texts, development of foundational literacy skills, and learning how to collaborate and communicate powerful ideas
• Lead early elementary literacy with a high bar of excellence to meet rigorous annual goals assessments including comprehension and foundational reading
• Develop authentic and meaningful relationships across Zeta to collaborate effectively to support growth in service of student learning
• Demonstrated track record of expertise in the Science of Reading and supporting all students to become excellent readers and writers
• Create and curate literacy curriculum across curriculum and assessment materials aligned with the New York State Learning Standards and our Zeta Learning Competencies
• Design and lead early elementary literacy professional learning trainings for school principals, assistant principals, and teachers to lead to excellent academic results
• Develop clear instructional management plans to ensure all early elementary literacy instruction is consistently implemented at a high level
• Study data to identify gaps and take action to ensure leaders and teachers are using data to increase learning outcomes
• Embrace a growth mindset. Actively seek, provide, and incorporate feedback, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
• Support the work of others on the team and take on new projects and tasks as needed

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
• Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses
• 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and free Headspace subscription
• MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone
• Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine
• Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats
• Books for professional development
• Clear pathway to professional growth
• Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates
• Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team
• Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees