Resident Assistant Principal NYC | Leadership Development

Follow your passion Are you looking to make a BIG impact? 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. Deliver powerful results To achieve our vision, we are searching for Resident Assistant Principals with a Bachelor’s degree, 4-5+ years of experience teaching and leading a team to excellent student outcomes, and who are fueled by a passion for their team’s success and continual improvement. The Zeta Resident Assistant Principal role is for first-time out school leaders . As a Resident Assistant Principal you will mange one grade team and receive coaching and support from your Principal and Network Leaders. Through this intensive experience, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to establish and elevate your leadership skills to be on track for a promotion to Assistant Principal. Responsibilities: Uphold and maintain Zeta’s strong vision of excellence for the teaching team you manage Build a joyful and rigorous school culture amongst fellow leaders, teachers, staff, students and families Foster authentic, meaningful relationships with staff, students and families Maintain the standard for excellence in content knowledge, planning, and implementation Manage academic outcomes using a data driven approach for students within the grades you manage in all subject areas Drive your teaching teams to get the desired outcomes in academics, social-emotional learning, and classroom management Analyze academic and culture data across teaching teams and execute plans that leverage school leaders, teachers, and the parent community Maintains the standard for problem-solving, ownership, and a deep investment in student outcomes within the school leadership team Join our purpose-driven community Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo and tackle problems together. Our team stands united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child. Our Zeta team is comprised of top talent with incredible schooling and private sector experience. At Zeta: We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them We are humble, willing to put the team’s needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details We are caring and put team over individual at all times We are hiring for immediate start dates for the current school year, as well as for the 2026-2027 school year with a start date of July 8, 2026 . Summer professional development begins for new leaders in early July, and students start the school year in mid-August. The salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $97,500. New hires can expect to be brought into the organization at a salary at or near the start of the range, depending on relevant experience in a lead classroom role, leading teams in schools, and internal equity. Compensation is based on our salary scales. This position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary, merit-based performance bonus. Zeta offers a relocation reimbursement of up to $2,500 for eligible staff relocating to join our s