What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Academic Excellence position at Zeta Charter Schools?
Follow 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.
Our Network office is located at 401 W. 218th St., New York, NY 10034. Our Network team follows a hybrid work schedule: we work in-person from our office on Tuesdays and Thursdays with optional remote days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, if your team's scope of work permits.
Deliver powerful results
To achieve our vision, we are searching for a Director of Academic Excellence with a strong background in educational strategy, schooling operations, and instructional systems. This candidate should have a Master's Degree and at least 5 years of experience with a proven record of leading exceptional academic outcomes.
Responsibilities:
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:
How does Zeta invest in you?
We offer great benefits:
Equity is at the heart of our mission. We have a deep commitment to pursuing diversity and striving for equity. Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Work authorization is required (candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.).
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.
Our Network office is located at 401 W. 218th St., New York, NY 10034. Our Network team follows a hybrid work schedule: we work in-person from our office on Tuesdays and Thursdays with optional remote days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, if your team's scope of work permits.
Deliver powerful results
To achieve our vision, we are searching for a Director of Academic Excellence with a strong background in educational strategy, schooling operations, and instructional systems. This candidate should have a Master's Degree and at least 5 years of experience with a proven record of leading exceptional academic outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Academic Excellence Vision and Strategy: Develop, execute, and oversee cross-functional project plans for PK-12 strategic initiatives, in collaboration with cross-functional Zeta network and school teams
- Achieve Annual Academic Goals: Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of academics projects with a high bar of excellence to meet rigorous annual goals assessments including AP exams, state tests, and internal Zeta assessments for students across PK-12
- Leadership Presence and Problem Solving: Develop authentic and meaningful relationships across Zeta to collaborate effectively with team members to support growth in service of student learning. View every challenge as an opportunity for root cause analysis and change
- Performance Tracking: Develop and manage systems to track performance metrics and student achievement data, and use this data to improve program effectiveness
- Strategic Planning: Oversee multi-year, annual, and monthly strategic planning, aligning vision and day-to-day operations to drive network-wide academic excellence
- Special Projects Implementation: Drive special projects such as AI integration in instruction, project-based learning, tutoring, and other essential projects as given to you by the Chief Academic Officer that will are designed to lead to academic excellence
- Curriculum Systems Management: Create and manage efficient curriculum systems that ensure zero defect publication of curriculum and assessments. Responsibilities include ordering and inventory, editing and publishing, and assessment administration and analysis
- Budget Oversight: Oversee budgeting for academics aligning resource allocation with organizational priorities.
- Stakeholder Communication: Build strong communication systems with internal and external stakeholders to keep them informed of timelines, project statuses, and implementation plans
- Feedback Driven: Embrace a growth mindset. Actively seek, provide, and incorporate feedback, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
- Wear multiple hats as a part of a lean scale-up team, supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed
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 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
- We are caring and put team over individual at all times
How does Zeta invest in you?
We offer great benefits:
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
- 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings
- Competitive compensation
- 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 a free Headspace subscription
- MacBook Air, and specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone
- Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine
- Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats
- Books for professional development
- Clear pathway to professional growth
- Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates
- Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team
- Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming
Equity is at the heart of our mission. We have a deep commitment to pursuing diversity and striving for equity. Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Work authorization is required (candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.).
