Assistant Principal; AMS Prince

Assistant Principal (K–4 Instructional Leadership)

Location:

1557 W Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705 Compensation Range: $67,000 – $80,000 annually (DOE), plus bonus opportunities

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 of grades K–4 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 for our elementary students.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a strong background in elementary education and teacher leadership, committed to improving outcomes for students in Title I communities and building a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

• Support the implementation of rigorous, standards-aligned instruction across K–4 classrooms.
• Ensure strong instructional practices in foundational literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide actionable feedback to teachers.
• Promote developmentally appropriate instructional strategies that support student growth and achievement.
• Support intervention and enrichment programs to address diverse student learning needs.

• Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and support to K–4 teachers.
• Facilitate professional development aligned with elementary instructional priorities.
• Support teacher evaluation processes and performance management.
• Build teacher capacity through modeling, observation feedback, and collaborative planning.
• Support implementation of effective classroom management and student engagement strategies.

• Analyze student achievement and assessment data to identify trends and instructional priorities.
• Lead or support grade-level data meetings and action planning processes.
• Monitor progress toward literacy and mathematics achievement goals.
• Support the implementation of intervention strategies and progress monitoring systems.

• Maintain a structured, positive, and high-expectations learning environment for elementary students.
• Support systems that reinforce student accountability, attendance, engagement, and character development.
• Partner with teachers, interventionists, and support staff to ensure students receive strong academic and behavioral support.
• Foster a positive school culture that promotes student confidence, belonging, and success.

• Partner with the Principal and leadership team to implement school-wide initiatives.
• Support campus operations including testing coordination, scheduling, compliance, and family engagement activities.
• Collaborate with families to strengthen home-school partnerships and student success.
• Participate in leadership meetings and network-wide professional development.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful elementary teaching experience, preferably in grades K–4.
• Experience working in Title I or high-need school environments.
• Demonstrated teacher leadership experience (e.g., grade-level lead, instructional coach, mentor teacher, department lead, 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.
• Knowledge of elementary literacy and mathematics instructional best practices.
• 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 in elementary grades (K–4).
• Experience working in charter schools or high-performing school networks.
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