Assistant Principal; AMS Prince

Position: Assistant Principal (AMS Prince) 2026-2027
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:

1557 W Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
**** 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 at our Prince campus. 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, outlining your career goals, and explaining why you are ready for this leadership position
*** If you are unable to upload the video within the application, please email it to:
****** recruiting team
* **** Important:
** Applications that are missing any required materials will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Additionally, any AI-generated responses within the application may result in automatic disqualification.
** Compensation & Benefits
** AMS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support professional growth and long-term career success.
* Competitive salary based on experience
* 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
* Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
* Optional vision coverage
* Performance-based bonus opportunities
* Ongoing leadership development and coaching
* Opportunities for advancement within a growing network
* Mission-driven organization committed to educational…