Entry Level Teacher

Position: Entry Level Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)
Follow your passion

Are you ready to lead 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.

We currently operate multiple elementary and middle schools across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens, and continue to grow - opening 1"32 new schools each year, because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. As part of this organizational expansion, we are also preparing to welcome our first-ever Zeta High School class of 9th graders in the 2026-27 school year, a milestone that marks the next chapter in our mission to provide a world-class, PreK-12 pathway.

Join our growing team today and be a change agent for children.

For this position, we are specifically searching for candidates for the following school locations:

* Zeta South Bronx (425 Westchester Avenue)

* Zeta Bronx Tremont Park (4263 Third Avenue)

Deliver powerful results

To achieve our vision, we are searching for Entry Level "Resident" Teachers with a Bachelor's degree and a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0, and a desire for fast-paced growth in a supportive, feedback-driven work culture.

The Zeta Teacher Residency Program is a 3-year program for new teachers. As a Resident Teacher, you will assist in building a classroom culture that fosters students' genuine love for learning and creates a sense of community for families. If you are not on a pathway to New York State Teacher Certification already, Zeta will support your enrollment into 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.

Responsibilities:

With the hands-on support of your school leaders and fellow teachers, you will:

* Plan inquiry-driven, academically rigorous lessons that ignite curiosity, accelerate learning, and empower every student to think boldly and deeply.

* Build strong, consistent classroom culture skills to create a safe, joyful, and intellectually vibrant learning environment where all students can thrive.

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

* Leverage data, student work, and feedback to understand student needs, drive academic growth, and refine your teaching practice with precision.

* Develop authentic, trusting relationships with students and families that support each child's personal, social-emotional, and academic development.

* Engage in weekly professional learning with leaders and colleagues, embracing feedback and coaching as you grow into a highly effective educator.

Join our purpose-driven community

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

The Teacher Residency Trajectory

Start Date:

July 27, 2026 You will receive three weeks of Professional Learning; students begin school the week of August 17.

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 2026-27 is as follows (before applicable taxes and deductions):

* Year 1: $65,000

* Year 2: $71,000

* Year 3:
* $80,000 (for teachers who hold New York State Initial Certification by the start of Year 3, as verified by Zeta), OR
* $75,000 (for teachers who do not hold New York State Initial Certification by the start of Year
3).

Advancement to the $80,000 salary level is expressly contingent upon obtaining New York State Initial Certification through Touro…