Visionary Elementary School Leader – NYC Growth & Impact

Socket.dev

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 180,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support to NYC
Comprehensive benefits
Annual performance bonus
Stipends for leaders
Friendly school community

Job summary

Zeta is seeking an Elementary School Principal to lead and accelerate excellence across our Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Queens campuses. This on-site role in New York City reports to the Network School Manager and offers a salary range of $125,000–$180,000 with a discretionary annual bonus based on performance.

You will set an ambitious vision, build a cohesive leadership team, and drive strong academic and cultural outcomes through data-driven strategies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum 2 years as Principal or senior school leader with responsibility for teams.
  • Minimum 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
  • Strong alignment with Zeta’s mission and belief in every student’s potential.
  • Proven data-driven approach to improve student outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Set and execute an ambitious school-wide vision with clear priorities.
  • Build a joyful, safe, and rigorous school culture.
  • Foster authentic relationships with staff, students, families.
  • Define and uphold standards of instructional excellence across classrooms.
  • Own schoolwide outcomes using data-driven planning and progress reviews.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing school leadership team.
  • Analyze data to translate insights into strategic actions.
  • Model problem-solving and unwavering commitment to student achievement.
  • Lead design and execution of schoolwide systems and structures.

Skills

Data-driven decisions
People leadership
Strategic judgment
Instructional leadership
Communication
Culture building

Education

Bachelor's degree
Lead/Senior school leadership experience
3+ years classroom teaching

Job description

Zeta is seeking an Elementary School Principal to lead and accelerate excellence across our Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Queens campuses. This on-site role in New York City reports to the Network School Manager and offers a salary range of $125,000–$180,000 with a discretionary annual bonus based on performance.

You will set an ambitious vision, build a cohesive leadership team, and drive strong academic and cultural outcomes through data-driven strategies.

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