Assistant Principal

We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!
** Academies of Math and Science
**** Assistant Principal (K–8 Instructional Leadership)
***
* Location:

Tucson, Arizona (Campus-Based; On-Site)  Compensation Range: $67,000 – $80,000 annually (DOE), plus bonus opportunities  Position Type:
Full-Time
**** 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 for students in historically underserved communities.

AMS is seeking a passionate and instructional-focused
** Assistant Principal
** to support leadership across our Tucson campuses. This evergreen requisition will be used to identify and build a pipeline of strong instructional leaders for current and future openings.

The Assistant Principal plays a critical role in driving student achievement through instructional coaching, teacher development, and data-driven decision-making. This role partners closely with the Principal and campus leadership team to ensure strong instructional systems, high expectations, and a structured, achievement-oriented school culture.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a strong background in teaching and teacher leadership, committed to improving outcomes for students in Title I communities.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Instructional Leadership
*** Support the implementation of rigorous, standards-aligned instruction across K–8 classrooms
* Conduct regular classroom observations and provide actionable feedback to teachers
* Support instructional consistency in core subjects including ELA and Mathematics
* Promote strong instructional practices that drive student achievement
** Teacher Development & Coaching
*** Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and support to teachers
* Facilitate professional development aligned with school academic priorities
* Support teacher evaluation processes and performance management
* Build teacher capacity through modeling, feedback, and collaboration
** Data-Driven Academic Improvement
*** Analyze student achievement data to identify trends and instructional priorities
* Lead or support data meetings and action planning processes
* Monitor progress toward academic goals and support targeted interventions
** School Culture & Student Support
*** Maintain a structured, positive, and high-expectations school environment
* Support systems that reinforce student accountability and engagement
* Partner with staff to ensure students receive strong academic and behavioral support
** Collaboration & Operations
*** Partner with the Principal and leadership team to implement school-wide initiatives
* Support campus operations including testing coordination, scheduling, and compliance
* Participate in leadership meetings and network-wide professional development
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree required
* Minimum of
** three (3) years of successful K–8 teaching experience
** in core academic subjects
* Experience working in
** Title I or high-need school environments
*** Demonstrated teacher leadership experience (e.g., grade-level lead, department chair, mentor teacher, or similar role)
* Experience supporting instructional coaching, teacher development, or classroom supervision
* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Ability to analyze student achievement data and support data-driven instruction
* Commitment to serving students in historically underserved communities
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Master’s degree in Education or Educational Leadership
* Arizona Principal Certification or ability to obtain
* Experience supporting instruction across multiple grade levels (K–8)
* Experience working in charter schools or high-performing school networks
* Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred
** Application Requirements (Required)
**** To be considered, applicants must submit all of the following materials:**
* ** Updated Resume *(no more than 2 pages with relevant educational experience)***
* ** Letter of Interest**
* ** 90-second video
** introducing yourself, sharing your leadership vision,…