Elementary School Principal

Job overview

The Elementary School Principal is a fully onsite, full-time role in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Queens, New York City, with a salary range of $125,000–$180,000 per year. The principal reports to the Network School Manager and supports Zeta Charter Schools’ public education mission. The role sets the school’s vision and leads its academic, cultural, and operational work. It develops staff and school systems, uses data to improve outcomes, and builds a safe, rigorous, and supportive community for students, families, and staff.

What you'll do

• Set and execute a schoolwide vision
• build a safe, joyful, and rigorous school culture
• establish instructional standards
• monitor academic outcomes and address gaps
• lead and develop the school leadership team
• analyze academic, cultural, and behavioral data
• create action plans and accountability
• lead schoolwide systems and routines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

elementary school principal

school leadership

instructional excellence

student outcomes

data-driven leadership

charter schools

bronx

upper manhattan

queens

new york city

$125k–$180k/year

july 2027 start

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The role is for a growing Pre-K through 12th-grade charter network and is scheduled to start in July 2027; hiring and onboarding occur on a rolling basis.

About the employer

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