Assistant Principal (AMS Camelback) 2026-2027

AMS Schools • Phoenix, AZ

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal at AMS Camelback plays a critical leadership role in supporting academic achievement and maintaining a structured, achievement-oriented school culture. This role focuses on instructional coaching, teacher development, and data-driven academic improvement across K–8 classrooms. The Assistant Principal works closely with the Principal and instructional leadership team to strengthen teaching practices, analyze student performance data, and ensure high-quality instruction aligned with AMS academic standards. The ideal candidate is a strong instructional leader with experience teaching core academic subjects in a Title I K–8 environment, along with demonstrated success in teacher leadership, instructional coaching, and classroom supervision. This position requires a leader who is passionate about developing educators, improving student outcomes, and maintaining a positive and high-expectations school environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Minimum 3 years of successful teaching experience in K–8 core academic subjects (ELA, Math, or self-contained elementary).
• Experience working in Title I or high-need school environments.
• Demonstrated teacher leadership experience, such as: Grade-level or team lead, Department chair, Instructional committee leadership, Mentor teacher
• Experience providing instructional coaching or supporting teacher supervision.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using student achievement data to inform instructional decisions.
• Commitment to serving students in historically underserved communities.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Education or Educational Leadership.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English).
• Experience supporting instructional coaching across multiple grade levels (K–8).
• Experience working in charter schools or high-performing school networks.
• Arizona Principal Certification or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of rigorous instruction aligned with AMS curriculum and academic standards.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide actionable feedback to teachers.
• Support teachers in strengthening instructional practices in core academic subjects including ELA and Mathematics.
• Promote strong instructional practices that improve student academic outcomes.
• Provide ongoing instructional coaching and mentorship to teachers.
• Support teacher growth through observation, feedback cycles, modeling, and professional development.
• Facilitate professional learning aligned with school academic priorities.
• Support teacher evaluation processes in collaboration with school leadership.
• Analyze student achievement data to identify instructional trends and priorities.
• Lead or support data meetings to develop targeted instructional action plans.
• Monitor academic progress and support teachers in implementing interventions.
• Promote a structured and achievement-focused school culture grounded in high expectations.
• Support systems that reinforce positive student behavior and engagement.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure students receive strong academic and behavioral support.
• Work closely with the Principal and campus leadership team to implement school-wide initiatives.
• Support operational responsibilities including testing coordination, scheduling, and compliance.
• Participate in leadership meetings and network professional development.

Benefits

• Fully paid employee medical, dental, life, and short/long-term disability insurance
• Optional vision coverage
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Extensive onboarding
• Leadership coaching
• Ongoing professional learning throughout the year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees