To achieve our vision, we are searching for a
Middle School 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.
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.
Summer professional learning begins for new leaders in early July. The salary range for this position is between $125,000 and $180,000, with eligibility for up to a 10% performance bonus. Additional stipends are available for leaders managing testing grades. 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 school leadership and internal equity. Compensation is based on our salary scales.
Zeta offers a
relocation reimbursement of up to $2,500 for eligible staff relocating to join our school community.
How does Zeta invest in you? We offer great benefits: - Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
- 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings
- Competitive compensation
We provide awesome perks: - Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts - it's up to you!)
- 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and free Headspace subscription
- MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone
- Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine
- Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats
- Books for professional development
We care deeply about your personal and professional growth:- Clear pathway to professional growth
- Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates
- Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team
- Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming
