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: Art Teacher

Start date: July 2027 or sooner, based on Zeta's immediate hiring needs and your availability

Location: Elementary and middle school campuses (see school locations)

Work model: Fully on-site in New York City

Salary range: $65,000 - $105,500

Reports to: Assistant Principal of Specialty

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 an Art Teacher who is excited to deliver exceptional, engaging visual arts instruction that develops students’ artistic skills, creative confidence, and lifelong appreciation for the arts.

You bring

A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in visual arts, art education, or a related field
Experience working in visual arts through teaching, after-school or community programming, or professional artistic practice
Full-time experience teaching visual arts in an elementary, middle, or high school setting is strongly preferred
Deep visual arts knowledge and technical skill, with the ability to translate your expertise into rigorous, accessible, and engaging instruction
A passion for nurturing students’ creativity and confidence, paired with high expectations for every student’s artistic growth

What you’ll be doing

In the Art Teacher role, you will:

Bring a bold vision of excellence in visual arts to life by designing and delivering exceptional, inquiry-based instruction that develops students’ artistic skills, creativity, and confidence.
Build a joyful, inclusive, and rigorous classroom culture that inspires curiosity, fosters a genuine love of learning, and creates a strong sense of belonging.
Drive ambitious student and program outcomes, maintaining 100% enrollment across clubs and teams, successfully completing all required Specialty events, and using data and student work to monitor progress, refine instruction, accelerate student growth, and ensure 80%+ of students pass unit assessments.
Lead a high-quality after-school art program that deepens students’ artistic skills and passion for the visual arts.
Build authentic, meaningful relationships with students and families to support each student’s growth and success.
Collaborate closely with leaders and colleagues and participate in weekly professional development, applying feedback to continually strengthen your instruction.
Contribute actively to whole-school priorities and initiatives, providing instructional and community support wherever needed.

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