Instructional Coach

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

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.