26-27 SY Kindergarten Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

2026-27 Kindergarten Teacher

Posted: October 5, 2026

Location: BridgePrep Palm Beach, 1951 N. Military Trail - Suite D, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Salary:

• Minimum Starting Compensation (Degreed Base + Min Referendum): $51,791.00
• Maximum Potential Compensation (Certified Base + Max Referendum + ESOL + Reading + Master's): $67,000.00

Job Type: Full Time (Comprehensive Benefits Package Included)

Reports To: Principal or Campus Administrator

We are seeking a reflective, dedicated, and passionate Kindergarten Teacher to serve as an instructional leader in our primary elementary classrooms. Partner with SMART Management and BridgePrep Academy in our mission to nurture a rigorous academic environment enriched by Spanish language immersion, innovative technology, and a strong commitment to student growth and lifelong learning.

• Bilingual & Technology-Enriched Environment: Teach in an innovative setting that pairs rigorous foundational academics with an enriched Spanish language program and integrated technology to build future-ready learners.

• Structured Foundational Literacy & Math: Implement evidence-based curriculum pathways (including Wonders and Reading Mastery for early literacy, alongside structured math modeling) to build strong decoding, fluency, and problem-solving skills in young scholars.

• Collaborative & Growth-Oriented: Join a supportive network of charter schools across Florida with active instructional coaching, dedicated planning time, and ongoing professional development.

At SMART Management and BridgePrep Academy, we are guided by a bold, student-centered mission and lived core values:

• "And How Are the Children?": Every decision we make prioritizes student learning, safety, and well-being.

• Big Rocks First: We maintain an unrelenting focus on instructional quality, foundational literacy, and critical thinking above all else.

• Own It & Expect More: We take full accountability for classroom results while holding exceptionally high expectations for every child’s maximum potential.

• Results Matter: We use data thoughtfully to reflect, adjust instruction, set learning goals, and ensure every scholar masters early learning standards.

• Standards-Aligned Instruction: Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned primary lessons that weave foundational reading, writing, and math into hands-on, technology-infused learning centers.

• Classroom Culture: Establish consistent routines and implement schoolwide behavior systems with fidelity, creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where young scholars thrive.

• Student Support: Differentiate instruction for diverse learners (ESE, 504, ELL, and intervention) by implementing required accommodations and modifications.

• Family Partnership: Actively engage families as true partners in learning through regular documentation of student growth and open communication via school platforms.

• Professional Responsibilities: Submit lesson plans, student data, and compliance documentation on time; actively participate in weekly PD, grade-level check-ins, and coaching sessions.

• 70%+ of scholars demonstrate grade-level mastery in early reading and mathematics standards.

• Classroom culture aligns with schoolwide primary behavior expectations with minimal discipline referrals.

• Achieve "Highly Effective" ratings on professionalism indicators (punctuality, timely lesson plan and data submissions).

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.   

• Certification: Valid or eligible Florida Teaching Certification in Prekindergarten/Primary Education (Age 3–Grade 3) or Elementary Education (K–6).

• Mindset: Alignment with SMART Management and BridgePrep Academy's bilingual enrichment mission, vision, and core values.

• Compliance: Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Preferred:

• Prior instructional experience teaching Kindergarten or primary elementary grades.

• Florida ESOL Endorsement and/or Reading Endorsement.   

• Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field (eligible for salary supplement).   

Take the first step by applying through our quick, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to connecting with you and learning about your passion for early childhood education at BridgePrep Academy. Submit your application for the 2026-27 school year today!