Middle School Principal NYC | Charter School Leadership

Zeta Charter Schools•New York City, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Zeta is seeking a passionate Middle School Principal to lead the next chapter of educational excellence. Zeta combines high academic achievement with social-emotional development, aiming to provide a world-class education and foster a love for learning. The organization operates multiple elementary and middle schools in NYC, with plans to open new schools annually and launch a high school in the 2026-27 school year. This role is crucial for driving the mission forward and requires a leader fueled by a passion for team success and continuous improvement.

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.

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.