Founding Principal — Las Vegas Charter School Leader

Academy of Mathematics and Science, Inc.; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS North Vegas is seeking a Founding Principal to lead the launch of AMS Las Vegas for the 2027-2028 school year. The role requires strategic, entrepreneurial leadership to build a high-performing public charter school from the ground up, serving underserved communities and establishing instructional vision and school culture.

Responsibilities include developing an instructional model, recruiting and developing staff, engaging families and community partners, and guiding governance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Holds or eligible for Nevada Administrator/Principal License.
• Experience in school-site leadership in underserved communities.
• Strong instructional leadership and data-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Vision, Strategy & School Development: Collaborate with AMS leadership to develop and implement a clear instructional and operational vision.
• Instructional & Academic Leadership: Implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and instructional practices to drive achievement.
• Talent & Team Leadership: Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop high-quality instructional and operational staff.
• Community & Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with families, community organizations, and local stakeholders.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Staff development

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Nevada Administrator License

Master's degree

Job description

AMS North Vegas is seeking a Founding Principal to lead the launch of AMS Las Vegas for the 2027-2028 school year. The role requires strategic, entrepreneurial leadership to build a high-performing public charter school from the ground up, serving underserved communities and establishing instructional vision and school culture.

Responsibilities include developing an instructional model, recruiting and developing staff, engaging families and community partners, and guiding governance and