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Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience. 16 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Executive Director role at AMS Impact Group Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Location: Arkansas (Little Rock and statewide travel) Compensation: Competitive, DOE, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement with employer contributions, PTO, and disability and life insurance. This is not a remote position. Position Summary: AMS Impact Group (AIG) is seeking a mission-driven, strategic, and community-centered Executive Director to lead the Academies of Math and Science (AMS) network of K–8 schools in Arkansas. AIG is an education management organization based in Tempe, Arizona, providing comprehensive management services to schools serving communities that lack access to high-quality educational opportunities. AMS, AIG’s largest network, operates 10 high-performing K–8 public charter schools across Arizona and Arkansas, serving over 10,000 students. As Executive Director, you will provide visionary leadership to AMS Arkansas, ensuring the delivery of high-quality academic programming, operational excellence, and a culture of high expectations and joy across all campuses. You will support student success, staff performance and retention, community partnerships, and the strategic expansion of AMS schools throughout Arkansas. This is a unique opportunity to transform educational outcomes in communities with the greatest need. Join a growing organization dedicated to changing the world, one student at a time. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the public face of AMS in Arkansas, establishing and maintaining strong community, board, and authorizer relationships. Lead academic strategy, operational excellence, and financial sustainability across AMS Arkansas campuses. Adapt and implement AMS’s proven academic and operational model to meet local community needs while ensuring high student achievement and staff development. Coach, develop, and manage high-performing school principals and leadership teams to maintain rigorous instructional practices and positive school culture. Oversee talent development and retention strategies to attract and retain high-performing educators and leaders committed to AMS’s mission. Monitor and analyze key performance data, adjusting strategies to ensure continuous improvement and growth. Oversee compliance with Arkansas charter regulations, state accountability requirements, and AMS internal policies. Support enrollment initiatives to ensure schools open and maintain full capacity with high daily attendance. Lead initiatives to identify new communities for AMS expansion and partner with stakeholders to open high-quality schools in those areas. Foster a safe, structured, and joyful learning environment that reflects AMS’s commitment to educational equity. Regularly collaborate with AIG’s finance, operations, and academic teams to align regional practices with organizational goals. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or related field preferred. Licensure: Eligibility for licensure reciprocity in Arkansas preferred. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of K–8 education experience, including significant leadership experience. Prior experience as a school principal and/or in launching new schools is highly preferred. Proven ability to lead leaders and teams toward ambitious academic and operational goals. Knowledge of the Arkansas educational landscape, including charter compliance, regulatory requirements, and the political climate. Additional Requirements: Must pass state and federal background checks, including fingerprinting and child maltreatment registry checks. Commitment to AMS’s mission, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. Exceptional communication, writing, and public speaking skills. About AIG and AMS: To learn more about AIG: amsimpact.com To learn more about AMS: amsschools.org If you are passionate about educational equity and have the leadership skills to drive student success, staff excellence, and community impact, we encourage you to apply and join our mission-driven team. Seniority level Seniority levelExecutive Employment type Employment typeFull-time Job function Job functionEducation IndustriesEducation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AMS Impact Group by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Executive Director” roles. 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