Assistant Principal - 2026-2027
About The Position
The Assistant Principal at our Mesa campus plays a vital leadership role in maintaining high expectations for academic results, teacher development, and school culture. This position supports teachers through instructional coaching, classroom observations, professional development, and data-driven planning to ensure that all students are growing, achieving, and thriving. You will partner closely with the campus principal and instructional leadership team to uphold AMS’s mission, ensure operational and instructional excellence, build strong student culture systems, and create a safe, positive, and structured learning environment.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of K–8 classroom teaching experience with a strong record of student outcomes
- Demonstrated teacher-leadership experience (grade-level lead, coach, department head, or similar)
- Proven success coaching teachers, leading professional development, or supporting instructional systems
- Experience working with Title I, diverse, or at-risk student communities
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with student data systems and technology platforms (Excel experience required)
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Leadership, or related field preferred
- A history of consistency, reliability, and professionalism in prior roles
- Alignment with the AMS mission and belief in high expectations for all students
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (Spanish-English)
- Experience supporting English Language Learners
- Background in instructional coaching or school leadership
- Familiarity with school culture systems such as PBIS, restorative practices, or similar
Benefits
- Fully paid employee medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
- Optional vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match
- Comprehensive onboarding, ongoing coaching, and monthly leadership development sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
