Managing Director of Schools (VP of Schools)

Bridgeprep Academy, Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

BridgePrep Academy, Inc. is seeking an executive leader to manage, coach, and scale a portfolio of 6-12 charter school principals across Broward, Palm Beach, and Collier counties. This role reports to the Superintendent and oversees campus launches in South Florida with hybrid work and regional travel.

The position emphasizes leadership development, academic performance oversight, and network strategy to sustain high school achievement and growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Principal coaching

Strategic leadership

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership

K-12 teaching experience

Principal/Head of School experience

Job description

Managing Director of Schools (VP of Schools)

Academics - CAO and Exec. Assistant Hollywood, FL, US

Salary Range: $115,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually

Managing Director of Schools (VP of Schools)

Location: South Florida (Broward, Palm Beach & Collier Counties - Hybrid with Regional Travel)

Compensation:$115,000 - $175,000 / year + Full Benefits

Reports To: Superintendent

Transform Education Across South Florida

SMART Management, powering 25+ BridgePrep Academy charter campuses, is seeking a high-performing executive leader to manage, coach, and scale a portfolio of 6-12 charter school principals across Broward, Palm Beach, and Collier counties.

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.

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.