Principal (AMS North Vegas) 2027-2028 School Year

AMS Schools•Las Vegas, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is seeking a Founding Principal to lead the launch of AMS Las Vegas, a public charter school serving students and families in underserved communities. In partnership with AMS network leadership, the principal will establish the school’s instructional vision, school culture, and development plans, and lead school development from the ground up. The role calls for a strategic, entrepreneurial, community-centered leader with a strong record in instructional leadership, staff development, and student achievement. The Founding Principal will help develop the school’s academic and operational plans, lead curriculum and instruction, recruit and develop staff, and build relationships with families and community stakeholders. Applicants must submit an updated resume of no more than two pages, a letter of interest, and a 90-second video introducing themselves, sharing their leadership vision and career goals, and explaining their readiness for the role. Missing application materials make an application incomplete; AI-generated responses within the application may result in automatic disqualification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Hold or be eligible to obtain a Nevada Administrator/Principal License.
Demonstrated success in a school-site leadership role, such as Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean, Director, or comparable position.
Strong instructional leadership background, with experience improving student outcomes in underserved or at-risk communities.
Proven ability to lead adults, manage teams, and build effective school systems.
Experience using student achievement data to inform instructional and operational decisions.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Submit an updated resume of no more than two pages with relevant educational experience, a letter of interest, and a 90-second video introducing yourself, sharing your leadership vision and career goals, and explaining your readiness for the position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience launching a new school, program, or major initiative.
Experience with charter school authorization processes or charter management organizations.
Bilingual Spanish ability to engage diverse student populations.
Experience serving Title I and/or English Language Learner (ELL) populations.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with AMS leadership to develop and implement an instructional and operational vision aligned with AMS’s mission and academic model.
Contribute to the charter application process, including academic programming, governance, and operational planning.
Support school site selection and facility design to align with instructional and student needs.
Implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and instructional practices to support student achievement.
Establish systems for data-driven instruction, progress monitoring, and continuous improvement.
Develop a school culture grounded in high expectations, accountability, and student support.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop instructional and operational staff.
Coach and provide feedback and professional development to build teacher capacity and leadership pipelines.
Foster a collaborative, results-oriented staff culture.
Build relationships with families, community organizations, and local stakeholders.
Represent AMS Las Vegas as its public-facing leader in the community.
Establish family engagement systems that support student success and school sustainability.