Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal (K8 Instructional Leadership)

Location:

Tucson, Arizona (Campus-Based; On-Site)
Compensation Range: $67,000 - $80,000 annually (DOE), plus bonus opportunities
Position Type:
Full-Time

Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is a network of high-performing K8 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.

• Support the implementation of rigorous, standards-aligned instruction across K8 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful K8 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

• Master's degree in Education or Educational Leadership
• Arizona Principal Certification or ability to obtain
• Experience supporting instruction across multiple grade levels (K8)
• Experience working in charter schools or high-performing school networks
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred

• 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