2026-27 First Grade Teacher

Bridgeprep Academy, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

BridgePrep Academy Broward in Hollywood, FL seeks a 2026-27 First Grade Teacher to join our elementary faculty. You will plan standards-aligned lessons and support diverse learners while fostering intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

This role emphasizes data-driven instruction, regular family communication, and collaboration with SMART Management; commitment to high expectations and a thriving classroom community is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• Active Florida State Teaching Certification.
• Strong classroom management, lesson adaptation, organization and interpersonal communication.
• Background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
• Preferred: prior instructional experience in a K-12 classroom and familiarity with Florida standards/FAST.

Responsibilities

• Plan, internalize, and facilitate standards-aligned, rigorous lessons tailored to diverse learning styles.
• Implement formal and informal assessments, analyze student data to pivot instruction, and update gradebooks weekly.
• Establish strong, cooperative partnerships with families, providing weekly updates on student progress.
• Uphold a positive classroom behavior management system aligned with school-wide character initiatives.
• Utilize technology effectively as an educational tool and host targeted tutoring sessions to meet individual student needs.
• Dedicate 40+ hours per week to instruction, meetings, professional development, and school community duties.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson adaptation

Organization

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution

Active Florida State Teaching Certification

Job description

Salary Range: $52,107.00 To $68,348.00 Annually

2026-27 First Grade Teacher

Location: BridgePrep Academy Broward, 1100 Hillcrest Drive, Hollywood FL 33021

JOIN US!

We are seeking a skillful and dedicated 2026-27 First Grade Teacher to join our elementary faculty. Partner with SMART Management in our mission to provide all students with a rigorous, inclusive, and engaging academic environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

HIGHLIGHTS OF A TEACHING CAREER WITH US

Data-Driven Growth: Join a team that sets clear, ambitious benchmarks including targets for 80% or higher proficiency on FAST exams.

Professional Development: Engage in robust summer and year-long district, school, and personalized learning programs to master your craft.

Built-in Collaboration: Participate in structured weekly check-ins, grade-level planning, and collaborative feedback sessions.

Holistic Student Support: Balance high academic expectations with strong social-emotional frameworks to develop the whole child.

OUR TEAM AND WHAT WE ARE ABOUT

We are a network of mission-driven educators united by shared convictions:

We value every voice: We intentionally listen to and respect our staff, families, and students.

We collaborate for solutions: We seek feedback, embrace growth, and solve problems together.

We own student outcomes: We are relentless in promoting academic growth, aiming to move students in intervention forward by two or more years.

We build community: We create classroom cultures rooted in trust, respect, and mutual understanding.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, internalize, and facilitate standards-aligned, rigorous lessons tailored to diverse learning styles.

Implement formal and informal assessments, analyze student data to pivot instruction, and update gradebooks weekly.

Establish strong, cooperative partnerships with families, providing weekly updates on student progress.

Uphold a positive classroom behavior management system aligned with school-wide character initiatives.

Utilize technology effectively as an educational tool and host targeted tutoring sessions to meet individual student needs.

Dedicate 40+ hours per week to instruction, meetings, professional development, and school community duties.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.

Certification: Active Florida State Teaching Certification.

Skills: Strong classroom management, lesson adaptation, organization, and interpersonal communication.

Compliance: Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Preferred:

Prior instructional experience in a K-12 classroom setting.

Familiarity with Florida learning standards and FAST exam preparation.