Managing Director of Schools (VP of Schools)

Managing Director of Schools (VP of Schools) Organization: SMART Management / Bridge. Prep Academy 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+ Bridge.

Prep 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 Bridge.

Prep Ives Dairy and Bridge. Prep 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 Today Submit your resume via Indeed to join Florida's premier charter management network.

Learn more at smartmgnt.com and bridgeprepacademy.com .