Vice President of Curriculum and Instruction

AMS Schools

4d•Onsite

About The Position

AMS Impact Group is seeking a strategic, results-driven instructional leader to serve as Vice President of Curriculum & Instruction (VP of C&I). This role is responsible for owning and driving the instructional systems that ensure all AMS Impact Group affiliated schools achieve and maintain A-ratings. The VP of C&I is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving a high-quality, equitable academic program that drives student success and builds instructional excellence across the AMS network. Serving a predominantly Title I student population, the VP of C&I ensures that curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning systems are aligned, effective, and responsive to the needs of students and educators across all AMS schools in each state in which it operates. This position reports directly to the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and plays a critical role in advancing AMS’s academic vision, particularly for Title I and English Learner (EL) populations. This role requires a leader who is both strategic and operational—capable of setting a clear academic vision while also ensuring consistent, high-fidelity execution in classrooms. The VP of C&I works closely with school leaders to strengthen instructional practice, develop teacher capacity, and close achievement gaps across all schools and states.

Requirements

K–12 instructional leadership experience.
Prior experience supervising leaders, including Directors or equivalent senior instructional roles.
Demonstrated success improving academic outcomes in Title I schools.
Strong expertise in English Learner instruction, assessment, and compliance.
Deep understanding of curriculum design, assessment systems, instructional coaching, and Arizona accountability metrics.
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

Experience working in charter school networks or CMO’s across multiple states.
Proven ability to lead system-wide instructional improvement at scale.
Experience aligning curriculum and instruction to diverse state accountability systems.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across roles and levels.
Highly data-driven, goal-oriented, and results-focused.
Collaborative leader who balances accountability with support.
Deep commitment to equity and excellence for all students.
Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field a plus.