Principal (AMS Nellis) 2026-2027

AMS Schools•Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is seeking an experienced, results-driven Principal to lead AMS Las Vegas, a K–8 public charter school serving students in historically underserved communities. The Principal will advance academic performance, instructional quality, staff development, and school culture while overseeing daily operations and ensuring alignment with AMS's mission, academic model, and organizational expectations. The role calls for a strategic, student-centered leader with a record of instructional leadership, teacher development, data-driven decision-making, and school improvement. The Principal will build strong relationships with staff, students, families, and community partners and foster high expectations, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is a full-time, year-round, on-site leadership position in Las Vegas, Nevada, with an expected start in Fall 2026. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Hold or be eligible to obtain a Nevada Administrator/Principal License.
Demonstrated success in school-site leadership roles, such as Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean, Director, or a comparable leadership position.
Strong instructional leadership background, including experience improving student outcomes in underserved or at-risk communities.
Proven ability to lead adults, manage teams, and establish effective school systems.
Experience using student achievement data to guide instructional and operational decisions.
Demonstrated experience coaching teachers, providing feedback, and supporting professional development.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to the AMS mission of preparing students for college and lifelong success.
Strong staff development and school improvement skills; ability to set clear expectations, hold staff accountable, and foster a positive school culture.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced school environment.
Effective communication and relationship-building skills with diverse students, families, and staff.
Ability to collaborate with network leadership and cross-functional support teams.
Commitment to continuous professional growth, flexibility, and results-driven leadership.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience leading a K–8 school or comparable educational program.
Experience with charter schools or charter management organizations.
Experience serving Title I and/or English Language Learner (ELL) populations.
Bilingual in Spanish, with the ability to engage diverse student and family populations.
Experience leading significant school improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with Nevada academic standards, school accountability requirements, and state education regulations.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation of rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and instructional practices to improve student achievement.
Establish and maintain systems for data-driven instruction, progress monitoring, and continuous academic improvement.
Conduct classroom observations, provide actionable feedback, and coach teachers to strengthen instructional effectiveness.
Lead professional development aligned with student needs, instructional priorities, and network expectations.
Analyze student achievement data, identify performance gaps, monitor progress, and implement targeted interventions.
Promote a school culture grounded in high academic expectations, accountability, and student support.
Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, and academically focused school environment with clear expectations for staff and students.
Support student behavior management and ensure effective systems address academic and behavioral needs.
Build strong relationships with teachers, staff, students, and families, and model professionalism, sound judgment, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain high-quality instructional and operational staff in partnership with AMS leadership.
Coach, develop, and evaluate staff; provide ongoing feedback and professional development; and build leadership capacity.
Foster a collaborative, results-oriented team culture and address performance concerns through clear expectations, support, and accountability.
Identify and develop emerging leaders to strengthen internal leadership pipelines.
Oversee daily school operations and ensure compliance with applicable Nevada education requirements, school policies, and organizational procedures.
Partner with network departments on staffing, enrollment, student services, facilities, and operational needs.
Monitor school performance against academic, operational, and organizational goals.
Ensure effective systems for communication, scheduling, student support, and schoolwide initiatives.
Build relationships with families, community organizations, and local stakeholders, and represent AMS in the Las Vegas community.
Establish family engagement practices that support student achievement, attendance, and retention.
Communicate school priorities, expectations, and progress to families and stakeholders, and support community partnerships that contribute to student success and school improvement.