Managing Director of Schools (VP of Schools)Organization: SMART Management / BridgePrep Academy
Location: South Florida (Broward, Palm Beach & Collier Counties - Hybrid with Regional Travel)
Compensation: $115,000 - $175,000 / year + Full Benefits
Reports To: Superintendent
This role combines executive leadership development with strategic expansion-including leading high-profile new campus launches like
BridgePrep Ives Dairy and
BridgePrep Royal Palm Beach.
Core Focus Areas- Principal Coaching & Pipeline: Conduct biweekly coaching with principals, build instructional capacity, and mentor emerging leaders.
- Academic Performance: Drive data reviews, accountability, and targeted interventions across your portfolio to maintain high school grades.
- Campus Expansion: Lead pre-launch readiness and integration for new South Florida campuses.
- Network Strategy: Partner with the Chief Schools Officer and network teams (Operations, Academics, Talent) to drive long-term growth.
Year 1 Goals- Campus Launches: Successfully open new campuses (Ives Dairy / Royal Palm Beach) fully enrolled and staffed.
- School Performance: Improve or maintain portfolio letter grades; achieve 85%+ K-2 reading proficiency.
- Retention: Maintain 85%+ Principal Retention and 85%+ Teacher Retention.
What We're Looking For- 3+ years of successful Principal/Head of School experience (Charter/District preferred).
- 3+ years of K-12 teaching experience.
- Master's degree in Educational Leadership preferred.
- Proven track record in student achievement, principal development, or new school launches.
- Located in or willing to relocate to South Florida with regular regional campus travel.
Apply TodaySubmit your resume via Indeed to join Florida's premier charter management network. Learn more at smartmgnt.com and bridgeprepacademy.com.
