Job Description

Instructional Coach

Date Posted: 9/25/26

Campus: BridgePrep Broward, 1100 Hillcrest Dr. Hollywood, FL 33021

Reports To: Principal

Compensation: $54,500 – $62,500 Base Salary + Up to $10,000 in Performance Pay

About Us

SMART Management is a mission-driven education management organization supporting high-quality Pre-K–12 charter schools across Florida. We partner closely with school leaders and governing boards to build strong academic, operational, and cultural systems that help schools — and educators — thrive long term.

BridgePrep Academy, the largest network supported by SMART Management, serves students across 21 schools and is united by a bold mission: to provide a rigorous, student-centered academic experience enriched by an extended Spanish language program. At BridgePrep, educators are part of a collaborative, growth-oriented community where high expectations, strong support, and a deep belief in every child's potential guide our work each day.

Position Overview

The Instructional Coach is a key instructional leader responsible for accelerating teacher effectiveness and student achievement through high-touch coaching, modeling, and data-driven support. Reporting directly to the Principal, you will work side-by-side with teachers to strengthen classroom execution, ensure rigorous curriculum implementation, and drive measurable academic gains.

This role focuses on developing educators through weekly coaching cycles, actionable real-time feedback, and targeted professional development to ensure every classroom delivers engaging, standards-aligned instruction.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership & Coaching

• Lead weekly coaching cycles for assigned teachers, including observations, actionable feedback, demonstration lessons, and co-teaching.
• Conduct frequent classroom walkthroughs to provide real-time feedback and ensure consistent implementation of instructional frameworks.
• Assist teachers with lesson internalization and planning to ensure high cognitive demand and standards alignment.

Curriculum & Data-Driven Instruction

• Support faithful execution of core curriculum, pacing guides, and assessments across all grade levels.
• Facilitate weekly data meetings to analyze student performance, identify learning gaps, and create targeted re-teach plans.
• Monitor progress toward schoolwide academic goals and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.

Staff Development & School Culture

• Design and deliver high-impact professional development based on teacher observation data and student trends.
• Model a growth-oriented, high-expectations mindset and foster trust across the instructional team.
• Partner with the Principal to maintain strong teacher retention, accountability, and professionalism.

Year 1 Success Indicators

• Instructional Quality: 80%+ of coached teachers meet or exceed instructional expectations on observations.
• Student Growth: Demonstrated progress toward schoolwide academic achievement goals and 90% student persistence.
• Team Retention: 85%+ teacher retention rate achieved in partnership with school leadership.

Core Values & Cultural Fit

• And How Are the Children?: Every instructional decision prioritizes student impact and outcomes.
• Big Rocks First: Focus relentlessly on the highest-leverage instructional and cultural priorities.
• Own It: Take full ownership of teacher growth, student results, and follow-through.
• Expect More: Hold an unwavering belief in high achievement for all students and staff.
• Results Matter: Use data continuously to reflect, adapt, and drive improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree in Education/Leadership preferred).
• Experience: 3+ years of successful K–12 teaching experience with a proven track record of strong student achievement gains.
• Skills: Deep knowledge of Florida state standards, curriculum execution, coaching frameworks, and data analysis.
• Clearance: Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse (HB 531).
• References: Candidates must be able to arrange 3 professional reference checks, including at least one former direct supervisor.

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