Resident Assistant Principal — 2027–2028

Job overview

The Resident Assistant Principal role is fully onsite in New York City, with placement in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Queens. The starting salary is $92,000–$96,000 per year. Zeta Charter Schools’ mission combines high academic achievement with students’ social-emotional development and access to excellent education. The role develops first-time school leaders by managing one grade team with coaching and support from the Principal and Network Leaders. It leads grade-level academic outcomes, coaches teaching teams, analyzes student and school data, and helps build a safe, joyful, and rigorous school culture in support of student achievement.

What you'll do

• Build a safe, joyful, and intellectually rigorous school culture
• develop relationships with staff, students, and families
• model instructional excellence
• lead academic outcomes for one grade level
• coach and develop teaching teams
• analyze academic, cultural, and behavioral data
• execute strategic action plans
• contribute to school leadership systems and routines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

resident assistant principal

new york city

bronx

upper manhattan

queens

zeta charter schools

school leadership

instructional coaching

student achievement

grade-level leadership

$92k–$96k

onsite

relocation support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) with matching contributions
• relocation support for eligible candidates
• wellness stipend
• therapy sessions and Headspace subscription
• professional development resources.

Why this role

The role is designed for first-time school leaders and includes coaching and support, benefits, professional growth pathways, and relocation support for eligible candidates.

About the employer

Zeta Charter Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.