Pre-K Head Teacher: Growth & Joy in NYC Classrooms

Zeta Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support to NYC

Wellness stipend (monthly)

Talkspace therapy - 4 sessions/month

Headspace subscription

MacBook Air + phone stipend

Snacks & coffee in team spaces

Zeta swag & team outings

Professional development resources

Job summary

Zeta Charter Schools in New York City seeks a Pre-K Head Teacher to build lifelong learners within a joyful, nurturing classroom. Candidates must hold NYS Early Childhood Education certification (Birth–Grade 2) and have at least 1 year of lead teaching experience.

Roles are on-site in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Queens, with a salary range of $71,500 to $112,500. As part of a growing network, you will plan inquiry-based lessons, develop students’ academic and social-emotional growth, and

Qualifications

• Valid NYS teaching certification or license in Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2).
• At least 1 year of lead classroom teaching experience, ideally in Pre-K or early childhood education, with a record of driving strong student growth.
• Strong instructional skills and knowledge of early childhood development, including foundational literacy and mathematics.
• Commitment to high academic and behavioral expectations while fostering a joyful, nurturing classroom community.
• Growth mindset and ownership, with openness to feedback to help every student succeed.

Responsibilities

• Plan inquiry-based, rigorous lessons.
• Build a classroom culture that fosters a love of learning and community for families.
• Master Zeta’s Pre-K academic content and social-emotional curriculum.
• Use data-driven approaches and resources to drive student achievement.
• Develop authentic relationships with students and families to support growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in weekly professional development.

Skills

ECE Birth-Grade 2 cert

Lead teaching experience

Growth mindset

Job description

Zeta Charter Schools in New York City seeks a Pre-K Head Teacher to build lifelong learners within a joyful, nurturing classroom. Candidates must hold NYS Early Childhood Education certification (Birth–Grade 2) and have at least 1 year of lead teaching experience.

Roles are on-site in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Queens, with a salary range of $71,500 to $112,500. As part of a growing network, you will plan inquiry-based lessons, develop students’ academic and social-emotional growth, and