Founding Assistant Principal NYC | K–1 Charter School

Follow your passion Are you ready to lead the next chapter of educational excellence? 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. We currently operate multiple elementary and middle schools across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens , and continue to grow - opening 1–2 new schools each year, because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. As part of this organizational expansion, we are also preparing to welcome our first-ever Zeta High School class of 9th graders in the 2026-27 school year, a milestone that marks the next chapter in our mission to provide a world-class, PreK-12 pathway. Join our growing team today and be a change agent for children. This role is specifically for Zeta Queens Flushing Elementary School, which is our newest school in Queens launching in the 2026-2027 school year. Location is pending. Deliver powerful results To achieve our vision, we are searching for an Assistant Principal with a Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of experience teaching and leading teams to excellent student outcomes , and who are fueled by a passion for their team’s success and continual improvement. There is a strong preference for Mandarin-speaking applicants. 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. 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 the 2026-2027 school year with a start date of July 8, 2026. Summer professional learning begins for new leaders in early July. The salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $135,000. New hires