Principal in Residence (2027-2028)

Zeta Charter Schools•New York City, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal in Residence role is for experienced school leaders who are aspiring Principals and ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. As a Principal in Residence, you will take on increasing ownership of schoolwide priorities while receiving intensive coaching and support from your Principal and Network Leaders. Through this experience, you will deepen your instructional, people, and strategic leadership skills and develop the knowledge and capabilities needed to successfully lead an entire school and be on track for promotion to Principal. Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo, tackle problems together, and stand united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of 3 years of experience in the Assistant Principal role, leading instructional teams and using data to drive excellent student outcomes
A demonstrated track record of using data to drive achieving strong, measurable academic outcomes, close gaps, set goals, and adjust course when needed
Deep instructional expertise and a clear vision for strong understanding of what it takes to achieve excellence across classrooms, grade levels, and content areas
Experience using student work, assessment data, and classroom observations to identify gaps, coach instructional teams to adjust instruction, and drive 90%+ of students to grade level mastery by end-of-year
Exceptional people leadership, including developing strong teachers, building accountability, and addressing underperformance directly
The ability to think beyond your immediate team and take increasing ownership for schoolwide priorities and outcomes
A proven ability to develop people, build high-performing teams, and inspire others toward ambitious goals
Strong, strategic judgment and the ability to navigate high-stakes challenges with clarity, composure, urgency, and follow-through
Clear, confident communication paired with humility, self-awareness, and a hunger for genuine openness to feedback and continual growth
Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

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.