Vice President of Curriculum and Instruction

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Academies of Math & Science Impact Group

VP of Curriculum and Instruction

Location: Phoenix Metro Area (On-site, full-time; not a remote role)
Position Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Salary Range: Competitive; dependent upon experience

Position Overview 

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. 

Key Responsibilities 

Academic Program Design 

• Lead the development and ongoing refinement of a cohesive, standards-aligned academic program across all schools and grade levels. 

• Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum within and across content areas. 

• Balance network-wide academic soundness with state-specific standards and accountability requirements in Arizona, Arkansas, and Nevada. 

• Translate the organization’s mission and values into clear instructional priorities and expectations. 

Curriculum Development & Implementation 

• Oversee the selection, design, adaptation, and implementation of high-quality, research-based curricula. 

• Ensure curricula are culturally responsive, rigorous, and aligned to the needs of AMS students and diverse learners. 

• Establish clear guidance for scope and sequence, pacing, lesson planning, and use of instructional materials. 

• Monitor curriculum implementation fidelity and adjust supports as needed to improve effectiveness. 

Instructional Quality & Pedagogy 

• Define and champion a network-wide vision for excellent instruction. 

• Develop and maintain instructional frameworks, rubrics, and look-fors that promote effective teaching practices. 

• Support school leaders and instructional coaches in conducting high-quality observations, feedback, and coaching cycles.