The Academies of Math and Science · 1 week ago
Founding Principal 2026-2027
Nellis, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe Academies of Math and Science is seeking a Founding Principal to lead the launch of AMS Las Vegas, a high-performing public charter school aimed at serving underserved communities. The role involves setting the instructional vision, building school culture, and overseeing all aspects of school development in collaboration with AMS network leadership.
EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Company
The Academies of Math and Science
We are a network of ten award-winning K-8 charter schools in Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona.
Founded in 2000
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kim Chayka
Co-Chief Executive Officer, Operations and Growth
Steven Hykes
Chief Financial Officer
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