Lower Division Teaching Fellow

Position:Lower Division Teaching Fellow

Location: Tampa, FL

Job :270

# of Openings:1

Berkeley Preparatory School - a school free of government interference located in beautiful Tampa, Florida.

Founded in 1960, Berkeley Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational, Episcopal affiliated college preparatory school with a current enrollment of 1,472 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Notably, the school operates completely free of interference from state and local governments. Employees at Berkeley are amongst the most well-compensated in the industry and are supported assiduously in tangible and intangible ways.

At Berkeley, we seek to educate the whole child by nurturing students’ intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical development so they may attain their highest potential. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse learning community that develops the character of and a strong sense of social responsibility in each student.

Berkeley is located on a beautiful and well-equipped 86-acre campus, consisting of 29 state-of-the-art buildings. Our proud mascot is the Buccaneer. Graduates are passionate, well-rounded individuals who have learned the core values of discipline, diligence and integrity while mastering a rigorous, engaging curriculum and enjoying a myriad of co-curricular opportunities.

The tax advantages of living in Florida are significant, and the Tampa Bay region offers an incomparable lifestyle replete with sunshine, year-round outdoor activity, and rich culture. Safe and easy to navigate, Tampa Bay is a wonderful place to make a life.

Through the Berkeley Teaching Fellows Program, recent college graduates have the opportunity to work side-by-side with a teaching professional in a high-performing environment and gain skills that translate into a successful career in education. We seek candidates who will be vibrant, contributing members of our community, and who are willing to learn and grow under the guidance of an experienced teacher/mentor.

The Berkeley Teaching Fellows Program is a competitive, paid fellowship that requires a one-year commitment. The application process is open to recent college graduates, and all academic majors are eligible. Placement in Lower Division for the  school year could be in grades 3-4.

Year One:
Mentor under master teachers, participate in co-curricular program

Summer before or after:
Teach in the Summer of Excellence program or Berkeley Academy.

There is an optional year two based on performance and need.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full-time, year-round position. The compensation package will include healthcare, free housing, both breakfast and lunch on school days, and a competitive salary.

All inquiries and nominations are kept confidential.

Berkeley Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, national or ancestral origin, or any other status protected by law, in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic programs, and other School-administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.