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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: Resident Operations Director
Start date: July 2027 or sooner, based on Zeta's immediate hiring needs and your availability
Location: Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Queens
Work model: Fully on-site in New York City
Year 1 salary: $92,000
Reports to: Principal and/or Operations Director, and Network Operational Excellence

We hire for this role on a rolling basis as positions become available. If your experience aligns with our hiring priorities, our team may reach out to discuss current or future opportunities.

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 Operations Directorwho is excited to rapidly grow into leading operational excellence across a Zeta school. You are a high-potential leader with strong judgment, proven project management skills, a systems-minded approach to solving problems, and a relentless bar for excellence.

You bring:

A Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of 4 years of professional experience leading complex projects, teams, or operational work in a high-performing environment
Strong project management and execution skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive work through completion
A systems-minded approach to the work, with the ability to identify gaps, anticipate needs, solve root causes, and improve how work gets done
Strong judgment and the ability to respond to challenges with urgency, ownership, and solutions-oriented follow-through
Deep alignment with Zeta’s mission and a student-centered approach to learning
Experience in K-12 education or school operations is preferred but not required

What you’ll be doing

In the Resident Operations Director role, you will:

Complete an intensive 6-to-12-month residency designed to prepare you to become the Operations Director of a Zeta school.
Serve as a full-time member of an established School-Based Operations Team, learning alongside experienced school and operations leaders while contributing meaningfully to daily execution.
Take on increasing ownership of school operations, building the judgment, technical knowledge, and leadership skills required to oversee a full school operations function.
Lead high-impact school-based and network-wide projects, managing work from initial problem diagnosis through execution and measurable results.
Strengthen systems for safety, facilities, and daily school operations, helping create a secure, welcoming, and exceptionally well-run environment for students, staff, and families.
Use data to identify gaps and improve operational systems, balancing immediate execution with long-term planning and continuous improvement.
Develop the people leadership and cross-functional partnership skills needed to lead an operations team and serve as an effective member of a school leadership team.
Drive execution of the school’s Zeta Operational Excellence (ZOE) Action Plan to maintain a score of at least 90%, using data to set monthly priorities and partnering closely with school leadership and Network-level teams.

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, tackle problems together, and stand united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child.

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

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
Relocation support to help eligible candidates make the move to New York City

We provide awesome perks

Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses – from gym memberships to salon appointments, concerts, and more
Four live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and a free Headspace subscription
MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone
Fully stocked team spaces with snacks and quality coffee to keep you fueled throughout the day
Zeta swag, team outings, and some of NYC’s finest sweet treats handpicked from our CEO
Books and resources for professional development

We care deeply about your personal and professional growth

Clear pathways 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

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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. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

To ensure a thoughtful and equitable review process, candidates may submit a maximum of one application for the same position within 30 days.

About the company

Zeta Charter Schools builds and operates elementary schools in New York City, focusing on high academic standards paired with a social-emotional and mindfulness program. Its schools use a whole-child approach to prepare students for leadership and participation in the modern economy, with classrooms designed to support learning and well-being inside and outside school. The company differentiates itself by integrating rigorous academics with deliberate social-emotional development and mindfulness, and by pursuing rapid growth to expand its model across NYC public schools. Its goal is to transform the public education landscape in New York City by opening more high-performing schools and growing its network.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

Zeta launched a Washington Heights high school in August 2026, expanding its pipeline.
The network now operates 14 sites citywide, giving hiring and enrollment momentum.
Partnerships like Ballet Hispánico strengthen community ties and brand visibility across New York City.

What critics are saying

Zeta still depends on charter renewals, including Bronx Mount Eden and Tremont Park in 2025.
The 2022 federal funding lawsuit exposed reliance on disputed public dollars and bureaucratic approvals.
Rapid scaling across Queens, the Bronx, and Washington Heights risks execution breakdown and parent churn.

What makes Zeta Charter Schools unique

Emily Kim's network pairs strong academics with mindfulness and social-emotional programming.
Zeta opened Flushing's first charter school and a new Bronx Tremont Park campus in 2026.
Its Manhattan campus ranks top 20% in New York, with 86% math proficiency.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Phone/Internet Stipend
Relocation Assistance
Student Loan Assistance
Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

14%

Hoodline

Sep 19th, 2026

Zeta Charter Schools opens 600-seat campus in East Tremont, Bronx.

Zeta Charter Schools opens 600-seat campus in East Tremont, Bronx. Published on September 19, 2026 1910 Arthur Ave. - Newly Opened 600-Student Campus Google Street View A new campus opened on Arthur Avenue this week. Zeta Charter Schools opened a new elementary and middle school campus in the neighborhood on Thursday, Sept. 17, with room for 600 students in grades three through eight. The campus, called Zeta Bronx Tremont Park Upper Elementary and Middle School, sits at 1910 Arthur Ave., according to Bronx Times. Zeta founder and CEO Emily Kim and Principal Charlene Caranda celebrated the opening together, with Kim saying the new campus brings state-of-the-art facilities to the neighborhood, per the same outlet. Caranda, who leads the new school, said the facility was designed to give students room and resources to explore ideas and take on increasingly challenging work. The idea, the Bronx Times reports, is to let students continue their education close to home as they transition into middle school. What students will find inside. Beyond the core curriculum, Zeta says the campus will offer arts, basketball, soccer, music, chess and Taekwondo, giving students a mix of athletic, creative and academic outlets in one building. It's part of what Zeta describes on its own site as a school model that focuses on the whole child, according to Zeta Charter Schools. A separate listing on Zeta's locations page shows a Zeta Bronx Tremont Park Lower Elementary School also based at 1910 Arthur Ave., serving Pre-K through second grade for the 2026-2027 school year, according to Zeta's locations page. That listing does not clarify whether the lower school shares the same building configuration as the newly opened upper elementary and middle school. Part of a bigger Bronx and citywide push. The East Tremont opening is the latest step in a broader expansion for the charter network. Earlier this fall, Zeta opened its first-ever high school in Washington Heights and its first charter school in Flushing, Queens, the Bronx Times reports. The Washington Heights campus marked Zeta Charter School's first high school campus, according to amNY, and Kim founded Zeta back in 2017. amNY also reports that Zeta has acquired a site in Mott Haven for a future Zeta Bronx High School, signaling more growth to come in the borough. With the East Tremont campus now open, Zeta operates 14 schools across Upper Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens, per amNY's reporting. Elsewhere in the Bronx, Zeta's locations page lists a combined elementary and middle school at 1475 Macombs Road serving grades one through six for 2026-2027, according to Zeta's locations page.

The Globe

Sep 19th, 2026

Zeta Charter Schools unveils exciting new elementary and middle school campus in the Bronx.

Zeta Charter Schools unveils exciting new elementary and middle school campus in the Bronx. Source link: https://newyork-news.info/zeta-charter-schools-unveils-exciting-new-elementary-and-middle-school-campus-in-the-bronx/ Zeta Charter Schools has proudly unveiled a brand-new combined elementary and middle school campus in the Bronx, designed to offer exciting educational opportunities and cutting-edge programs for students in the community - - Author: Samuel Brown Publish date: 2026-09-19 16:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. - - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8

BXTimes

Sep 18th, 2026

Zeta Charter Schools opens new elementary, middle school campus in the Bronx.

Zeta Charter Schools opens new elementary, middle school campus in the Bronx. Zeta Charter Schools opened a new elementary and middle school on Thursday, Sept. 17., which will educate 600 students in East Tremont. Photo courtesy of Zeta Charter Schools Zeta Charter Schools opened a new elementary and middle school on Thursday, Sept. 17., which will educate 600 students in East Tremont. The Zeta Bronx Tremont Park Upper Elementary and Middle School campus, located at 1910 Arthur Ave, will serve students third through eighth grade. Zeta founder and CEO Emily Kim and Principal Charlene Caranda celebrated the new campus and the opportunities ahead for students at a ribbon cutting on the new campus. "Our new Upper Elementary and Middle School campus brings state-of-the-art facilities right here in the neighborhood, carrying forward our commitment to an exceptional education," Kim said. "Tremont Park holds a special place in my heart, and it brings me so much joy to welcome our students into a beautiful school built for all they have yet to discover and become." The new campus will make it possible for students to continue their education close to home, as they transition into middle school. According to Zeta, the school will offer several activities, including: arts, basketball, soccer, music, chess and Taekwondo, among others. "Today is a celebration of our students and all they are capable of," Caranda said. "Every space in this facility was intentionally designed with our students in mind, giving them the room and resources to explore their ideas and take on increasingly challenging work. We look forward to bringing these spaces to life." Earlier this fall, the network opened its first-ever high school in Washington Heights and the first charter school in Flushing, Queens. Lesley Cosme Torres is the Bureau Chief of the Bronx Times. She was born and raised in New York City and has deep roots in the Bronx ever since her family moved to the borough from Puerto Rico nearly 40 years ago. She's passionate about helping people better understanding the Bronx and all the people within in. She's currently an Adjunct Professor in the Film & Media Studies Department at Hunter College and graduated from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. All comments are subject to our Community Guidelines. Schneps Media does not endorse the views shared by readers in our comment sections.