Entry-Level Resident Teacher (2027-2028) Early Application

Zeta Charter Schools•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Zeta Charter Schools is seeking passionate individuals for their Entry-Level Resident Teacher position for the 2027-2028 school year, with early applications being reviewed starting November 2026. Zeta is dedicated to providing a world-class education that combines high academic achievement with social-emotional development for students across New York City. The school network is rapidly expanding, opening new schools and grade levels each year, and is looking for individuals eager to contribute to this growth and serve as change agents for children. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a team actively building the future of the school network.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0
A strong interest in pursuing a career in education and growing into an exceptional teacher
A willingness to learn, receive feedback, and continuously improve your practice
Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
A student-centered mindset, sense of ownership, and resilience in a fast-paced environment
Requirement of the role: New York State professional certification in both general and special education.
Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

If not on a pathway to New York State Teacher Certification, Zeta will support enrollment in a 2-year, fully subsidized Master’s degree program through Touro University.

Responsibilities

Co-plan and deliver inquiry-based, academically rigorous instruction alongside your Head Teacher that ignites curiosity, accelerates learning, and empowers every student to think boldly and deeply.
Build and maintain strong classroom culture in partnership with your Head Teacher, reinforcing consistent routines, high expectations, and a safe, joyful learning environment where students are highly engaged in learning.
Master the foundations of Zeta’s academic and social-emotional curriculum, developing the expertise needed to deliver exceptional instruction across disciplines.
Use student work, assessment data, and daily observations to identify gaps, respond to individual needs, and adjust instruction with your Head Teacher so that 90%+ students are on or above grade level in all subjects by end-of-year.
Own strong relationships with students and families, communicating consistently and contributing to a cohesive support system for each child’s academic, social-emotional, and personal development.
Actively apply coaching and feedback from your Head Teacher and School Leaders, translating weekly professional learning into concrete changes in planning, instruction, classroom culture, and student outcomes.