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Academies of Math & Science - North Vegas
Founding Principal

Location: 2341 Comstock Drive, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Anticipated Start Date: Late 2026 or Early 2027
Salary Range: $95,000–$110,000 annually, depending on experience

Position Overview

Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is seeking a Founding Principal to lead the launch of AMS Las Vegas. This role offers a unique opportunity to establish a high-performing public charter school from the ground up, serving students and families in underserved communities.

The Founding Principal will be responsible for setting the instructional vision, building school culture, and leading all aspects of school development in partnership with AMS network leadership. This position requires a strategic, entrepreneurial, and community-centered leader with a strong track record in instructional leadership, staff development, and student achievement.

Key Responsibilities

Vision, Strategy & School Development

• Collaborate with AMS leadership to develop and implement a clear 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 ensure alignment with instructional and student needs.

Instructional & Academic Leadership

• Implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and instructional practices to drive high levels of student achievement.
• Establish systems for data-driven instruction, progress monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the development of a strong school culture grounded in high expectations, accountability, and student support.

Talent & Team Leadership

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop high-quality instructional and operational staff.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development to build teacher capacity and leadership pipelines.
• Foster a collaborative, results-oriented staff culture.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with families, community organizations, and local stakeholders.
• Serve as the public-facing leader of AMS Las Vegas, representing the school within the community.
• Establish family engagement systems that support student success and school sustainability.

Qualifications & Competencies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred).
• Holds or is eligible to obtain a Nevada Administrator/Principal License.
• Demonstrated success in school-site leadership roles (Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean, Director, or comparable leadership 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Application Requirements (Required)

To be considered, applicants must submit all of the following materials:

• Updated Resume (no more than 2 pages with relevant educational experience)
• Letter of Interest
• 90-second video introducing yourself, sharing your leadership vision, outlining your career goals, and explaining why you are ready for this leadership position

If you are unable to upload the video within the application, please email it to:
recruitingteam@amsschools.org

Important:
Applications that are missing any required materials will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Additionally, any AI-generated responses within the application may result in automatic disqualification.

Why Join AMS?

Join Academies of Math and Science to help build a high-performing school from the ground up. As the Founding Principal of AMS Las Vegas, you will have the opportunity to shape school culture, develop a strong team, and establish an academic environment that prepares students for long-term success. Partner with a growing network committed to academic excellence, innovation, and expanding educational opportunities for underserved communities.

Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!