Entry-Level Resident Teacher (2027-2028) Early Application

Location: New York City, NY Department: Teaching, Entry-Level

Zeta Charter Schools is currently accepting early applications for Resident Teachers for the 2027–2028 school year. Our team plans to begin reviewing applications in November 2026 and will follow up with candidates as we move through the hiring process.

Follow your passion

Are you ready to help build the next chapter of educational excellence?

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.

Zeta serves students across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens and continues to grow our Pre-K through 12th grade network at an ambitious pace. This year alone, we opened our first high school, added another elementary school in Queens, and launched two additional middle schools in the Bronx. And we are not slowing down. We have big plans to continue growing each year so that more children have access to an excellent education. Joining Zeta means joining a team that is actively building the next generation of our school network and serving as a change agent for children.

The role at a glance

Role: Entry-Level Resident Teacher Start date: July 2027 - Early Application Location: Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Queens Work model: Fully on-site in New York City Year 1 salary: $65,000 Reports to: Assistant Principal

We hire for this role at different points throughout the year as positions become available, and onboard on a rolling basis. If your experience aligns with what we are looking for, our team may reach out to explore a current or upcoming opportunity and whether the timing is right for both you and Zeta.

Compensation is determined according to Zeta’s applicable salary scale, which factors in relevant experience and internal equity.

Who you are

We are searching for a Resident Teacher who is excited to build a classroom culture that fosters students’ genuine love for learning and creates a sense of community for families.

You bring:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0

A strong interest in pursuing a career in education and growing into an exceptional teacher

A willingness to learn, receive feedback, and continuously improve your practice

Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills

A student-centered mindset, sense of ownership, and resilience in a fast-paced environment

What you’ll be doing

In the Resident Teacher role, you will:

Co-plan and deliver inquiry-based, academically rigorous instruction alongside your Head Teacher that ignites curiosity, accelerates learning, and empowers every student to think boldly and deeply.

Build and maintain strong classroom culture in partnership with your Head Teacher, reinforcing consistent routines, high expectations, and a safe, joyful learning environment where students are highly engaged in learning.

Master the foundations of Zeta’s academic and social-emotional curriculum, developing the expertise needed to deliver exceptional instruction across disciplines.

Use student work, assessment data, and daily observations to identify gaps, respond to individual needs, and adjust instruction with your Head Teacher so that 90%+ students are on or above grade level in all subjects by end-of-year

Own strong relationships with students and families, communicating consistently and contributing to a cohesive support system for each child’s academic, social-emotional, and personal development.

Actively apply coaching and feedback from your Head Teacher and School Leaders, translating weekly professional learning into concrete changes in planning, instruction, classroom culture, and student outcomes.

The Zeta Teacher Residency Program is a 3-year program for new teachers. As a Resident Teacher, if you are not on a pathway to New York State Teacher Certification, Zeta will support your enrollment in a 2-year, fully subsidized Master’s degree program through Touro University. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to elevate your teaching practice and be on track to receive New York State professional certification in both general and special education (a requirement of the role). This role is a 3-year commitment; two years as a teacher and graduate student, and a third year as a fully certified teacher at Zeta.

The teacher residency trajectory

For Resident Teachers who remain in good standing, Zeta anticipates offering a three-year compensation trajectory with annual salary increases tied to role progression and certification milestones. The anticipated three-year annual base salary scale for Resident Teachers starting at Zeta in 2027-2028 is as follows (before applicable taxes and deductions):

Year 1: $65,000

Year 2: $75,000

Year 3:

$80,500 - $83,500 (for teachers who hold New York State Initial Certification by the start of Year 3, as verified by Zeta), OR

$78,500 (for teachers who do not hold New York State Initial Certification by the start of Year 3)

Advancement to the $80,500 - $83,500 salary level is expressly contingent upon obtaining New York State Initial Certification through Touro University or an approved certification program by the start of the third school year. Candidates who do not meet certification requirements by Year 3 may remain eligible for continued employment at an adjusted compensation level, subject to role availability and organizational needs. The compensation trajectory provided here reflects current compensation structures and is provided for illustrative purposes; all compensation decisions reflect individual factors, and compensation structures are reviewed annually and subject to change at Zeta’s discretion.

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