Resident Assistant Principal
3 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionFollow your passion Are you looking to make a BIG impact? 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. Currently, we operate multiple elementary and middle schools in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan, and are opening three new elementary schools in Queens for the 2025-26 school year. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today, and be a change agent for children. Deliver powerful results To achieve our vision, we are searching for Resident Assistant Principals with a Bachelor's degree, 4-5+ years of experience teaching and leading a team to excellent student outcomes, and who are fueled by a passion for their team's success and continual improvement. The Zeta Resident Assistant Principal role is for first-time out school leaders. As a Resident Assistant Principal you will mange one grade team and receive coaching and support from your Principal and Network Leaders. Through this intensive experience, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to establish and elevate your leadership skills to be on track for a promotion to Assistant Principal. Responsibilities: • Uphold and maintain Zeta's strong vision of excellence for the teaching team you manage, • Build a joyful and rigorous school culture amongst fellow leaders, teachers, staff, students and families, • Foster authentic, meaningful relationships with staff, students and families, • Maintain the standard for excellence in content knowledge, planning, and implementation, • Manage academic outcomes using a data driven approach for students within the grades you manage in all subject areas, • Drive your teaching teams to get the desired outcomes in academics, social-emotional learning, and classroom management, • Analyze academic and culture data across teaching teams and execute plans that leverage school leaders, teachers, and the parent community, • 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, • Competitive compensation, • Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, • Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses, • Lifestyle savings account, providing a monthly reimbursement for eligible fitness and emotional health expenses, • Free Talkspace therapy and psychiatry services, • 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings, • 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, • Clear pathway to professional growth, • Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates, • Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team