Founding Principal – New Charter Campus Launch

Bridgeprep Academy, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer 403b match

Job summary

BridgePrep Academy, Inc. is seeking a Founding Principal to lead our Year 0 pre-launch phase, building toward a student launch in August 2027. You will own student recruitment, community outreach, facility setup, and hiring a founding staff while preparing for full campus leadership.

You will recruit, coach, and develop staff, ensure facility readiness and compliance, and drive academic and operational excellence with a goal of a high-quality inaugural school launch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Educational Leadership preferred.
• 3+ years K–12 teaching experience + 3+ years successful school leadership/principal experience.
• Proven track record in student recruitment, staff development, or new school launches.
• High energy, tenacity, integrity, and alignment with our core values (And How Are the Children?, Big Rocks First, Own It, Expect More, Results Matter).

Responsibilities

• Lead Year 0 recruitment & hiring to hit enrollment targets.
• Oversee pre-launch operations: facility readiness, safety, transportation, NSLP logistics, and compliance.
• Provide instructional leadership, coaching, walkthroughs, and data meetings.
• Manage staffing and budgets to end Year 1 with a 3% positive fund balance.

Skills

Recruitment

Staff development

School leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in Educational Leadership

Job description

BridgePrep Academy, Inc. is seeking a Founding Principal to lead our Year 0 pre-launch phase, building toward a student launch in August 2027. You will own student recruitment, community outreach, facility setup, and hiring a founding staff while preparing for full campus leadership.

You will recruit, coach, and develop staff, ensure facility readiness and compliance, and drive academic and operational excellence with a goal of a high-quality inaugural school launch.