Visionary Elementary School Principal in NYC

Zeta Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Relocation support

Wellness stipend

Therapy sessions

MacBook Pro

Team spaces and snacks

Job summary

Zeta Charter Schools in New York City is seeking an Elementary School Principal to lead a dynamic Pre-K–12 network expansion with campuses in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens. This on-site role starts July 2027, with a salary range of $125,000–$180,000, reporting to the Network School Manager.

The role emphasizes bold vision, collaborative leadership, and data-informed instructional excellence across schools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Principal or senior school leader.
• Minimum 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
• Alignment with Zeta’s mission and belief in every student’s potential.
• Proven data-driven, measurable school-wide outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute an ambitious school-wide vision for excellence.
• Build a joyful, safe, and rigorous school culture.
• Foster authentic relationships with staff, students, families.
• Define and uphold high standards of instructional excellence.
• Own schoolwide outcomes with data-driven planning and action.
• Lead and develop a high-performing school leadership team.
• Analyze data across the school to drive strategic actions.
• Model problem-solving and ownership for student achievement.
• Design and implement schoolwide systems for long-term success.

Skills

School leadership

Principal experience

Classroom teaching

Data-driven decision making

Instructional leadership

People leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Job description

Zeta Charter Schools in New York City is seeking an Elementary School Principal to lead a dynamic Pre-K–12 network expansion with campuses in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens. This on-site role starts July 2027, with a salary range of $125,000–$180,000, reporting to the Network School Manager.

The role emphasizes bold vision, collaborative leadership, and data-informed instructional excellence across schools.