1st Grade Teacher ; AMS Nellis

Position: 1st Grade Teacher 2 (AMS Nellis) 26-27
We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!
** Academies of Math and Science
**** 1st Grade Teacher – Nellis Campus (Las Vegas, NV)
***
* Location:

1780 Betty Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89156

Start Date:

Summer 2026  Compensation: $54,000 – $60,813 annually (based on years of K–12 teacher-of-record experience)

Schedule:

Full-Time, On-Site
**** Position Overview
** Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is a network of high-performing K–8 public charter schools committed to academic excellence, college readiness, and equitable access to high-quality education.

As AMS expands into Nevada, we are seeking passionate and data-driven
** 1st Grade Teachers
** to join our Nellis campus founding team. This role is ideal for educators who are committed to delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction and building strong foundational academic and social-emotional skills for students.

AMS teachers are collaborative, culturally responsive, and dedicated to helping all scholars achieve at high levels.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Instruction & Student Achievement
*** Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction using AMS curriculum and instructional frameworks.
* Differentiate instruction to support students performing above and below grade level.
* Use assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction to maximize student growth.
* Foster strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.
** Collaboration & Professional Development
*** Participate in weekly professional development and grade-level collaboration meetings.
* Work closely with instructional leaders and colleagues to continuously improve teaching practices.
* Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and academic excellence.
** Family & Community Engagement
*** Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and academic goals.
* Lead parent-teacher conferences and maintain strong home-school partnerships.
** Scholar Culture & Support
*** Implement PBIS and preventative intervention strategies to support student behavior and social-emotional development.
* Create a structured, positive, and engaging classroom environment.
* Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction using AMS curriculum and instructional frameworks.
* Differentiate instruction to support students performing above and below grade level.
* Use assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction to maximize student growth.
* Foster strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.
** Collaboration & Professional Development
*** Participate in weekly professional development and grade-level collaboration meetings.
* Work closely with instructional leaders and colleagues to continuously improve teaching practices.
* Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and academic excellence.
** Family & Community Engagement
*** Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and academic goals.
* Lead parent-teacher conferences and maintain strong home-school partnerships.
** Scholar Culture & Support
*** Implement PBIS and preventative intervention strategies to support student behavior and social-emotional development.
* Create a structured, positive, and engaging classroom environment.
** Minimum Qualifications (Required)
*** Must hold or be eligible to obtain a
** Nevada Department of Education (NDE) teaching license
** in a relevant subject area by the time of appointment.
* ** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university**.
* Ability to pass required state and federal background checks.
* Commitment to serving students in Title I and multilingual communities.
* Strong analytical skills and enthusiasm for data-driven instruction.
* Willingness to implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum within the AMS instructional framework.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Two (2) or more years of direct K–12 teaching experience as a teacher of record.
* Experience working in Title I or high-need school settings.
* Experience differentiating instruction for multilingual learners.
* Strong classroom management and student engagement strategies.
* Experience collaborating within…