Middle School Principal

Zeta Charter Schools•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Zeta is seeking a Middle School Principal who is passionate about leading educational excellence and fostering both high academic achievement and social-emotional development in students. The organization is dedicated to changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, operating multiple schools and planning to open a high school in the 2026-27 school year. This role is crucial in providing a world-class, PreK-12 pathway for students.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in school leadership

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.