Assistant Principal 2025-2026

We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!

 

Job Description

Academies of Math and Science
Assistant Principal

Location: 6423 Stagecoach Road., Little Rock, AR 7220

Compensation: $67,000 - $80,000 year-round salary, DOE and bonus pay opportunities 
*This is not a remote position. 

Position Summary:

The Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is a network of top-rated, public K–8 charter schools that has served Arizona communities for over 20 years. Our Little Rock campus marks the network’s first out-of-state expansion, and we are honored to partner with families in Arkansas to bring our mission to life.

We are seeking a passionate, data-driven, and culturally responsive Assistant Principal to help lead our Little Rock team in delivering a high-quality, rigorous education to students who may not otherwise have access to such opportunities. This individual will serve as a key instructional and operational leader, supporting teachers in implementing a standards-aligned curriculum, fostering a culture of high expectations, and ensuring a safe, structured, and joyful learning environment.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a proven commitment to educational equity and continuous improvement. You will play a vital role in shaping the school’s academic culture, mentoring educators, and driving student outcomes—making a real impact on the lives of children and families in the Little Rock community.

Join our growing network and be part of a movement that is changing the world, one student at a time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Principal in instructional leadership, teacher coaching, and professional development

• Monitor and analyze academic data to support school-wide achievement goals

• Assist in developing and maintaining a positive school culture grounded in high expectations

• Manage and resolve student behavioral issues in alignment with AMS policies and Arkansas regulations

• Facilitate family and community engagement initiatives to support student success

• Oversee compliance with local, state, and federal educational regulations and reporting

• Participate in school events, parent meetings, and staff development programs

• Serve as acting administrator in the absence of the Principal

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or a related field preferred

Licensure:

• Valid Arkansas Standard Teaching License or Initial Building Level Administrator License; or Eligible for licensure reciprocity in Arkansas; or Currently enrolled in an accredited Educational Leadership Program

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience

• 1–2 years of experience in an educational leadership role preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass state and federal background checks, including fingerprinting and child maltreatment registry checks

• Participation in the Beginning Administrator Induction Program during the first three (3) years of employment, including mentorship and professional development

• Completion of annual professional development as required by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE)

• Demonstrated ability in instructional leadership, strategic planning, staff development, and community engagement

 

Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!