Founding Principal, New Charter Campus (Year 0) - Miami

Bridgeprep Academy, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This full-time role reports to the VP of Schools and focuses on recruiting and staffing, pre-launch operations, culture, and financial stewardship to position Year 1 for success.

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 core values.

Responsibilities

• Lead Year 0 recruitment and hiring to hit enrollment targets.
• Oversee pre-launch operations including facility readiness, safety, transportation, NSLP logistics, and compliance.
• Provide instructional leadership and culture: coach teachers, conduct walkthroughs, and review data.
• Manage staffing and budgets to end Year 1 with a positive fund balance.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment

Staff development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership

Job description

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

This full-time role reports to the VP of Schools and focuses on recruiting and staffing, pre-launch operations, culture, and financial stewardship to position Year 1 for success.