Assistant Principal of Science NYC | K-5 Leadership

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.

To achieve our vision, we are searching for a Assistant Principal of K-5 Science with a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3-5+ years experience in teaching STEM-related curriculum and leading teams to excellent outcomes who are fueled by a passion for their team’s success and continual improvement.

• 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 Elementary School Science content knowledge, planning, and implementation

• Manage academic outcomes using a data-driven approach across grades K-5

• Drive your teaching teams to get the desired outcomes in science, social-emotional learning, and classroom management

• Analyze science and culture data across teaching teams and execute plans that leverage school leaders, teachers, and the parent community

• Maintain the standard for problem-solving, ownership, and a deep investment in student outcomes within the school leadership team

Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo and tackle problems together. Our team stands united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child.

Our Zeta team is comprised of top talent with incredible schooling and private sector experience. At Zeta:

We are hiring for immediate start dates for the current school year, as well as for the 2026-2027 school year with a start date of July 8, 2026. You will engage in mandatory, full-time summer professional development ahead of students' first day of school in mid-August. The salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $120,000.

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 leading teams in schools and internal equity.

Compensation is based on our salary scales. This position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary, merit-based performance bonus.

Zeta offers a relocation reimbursement of up to $2,500 for eligible staff relocating to join our school community.