Tampa, FL United States
Upper Division History Teacher, Grades 9-12
The Berkeley Preparatory School seeks a dedicated Upper Division History teacher who has a passion for teaching history and the humanities and has superior content knowledge. The successful candidate will be able to teach the core courses (World History, American Government & Economics, and United States History) within the department in an engaging, challenging, and fun way using current methodologies and the Berkeley Preparatory School’s History & Religious Studies Department agreed upon standards. Candidates must show a strong willingness to:
- Receive feedback regularly, grow professionally and significantly contribute to the life of the school.
- Deliver student-centered, engaging lessons for every class.
- Demonstrate superior classroom management skills that exhibit student engagement as the key component.
- Demonstrate superior content knowledge.
- Design and arrange lessons that focus on developmental appropriateness and demonstrate the ability to regularly check for understanding.
- Demonstrate a growth mindset and be reflective of and receptive to peer, chair, division administration coaching and/or feedback.
- Understand and demonstrate successful learning by all students.
- Engage with the professional community, commit to ongoing professional learning, collaborate productively, and promote the welfare of students.
Candidates must show a strong willingness to receive feedback regularly, grow professionally, significantly contribute to the life of the school, and will be eager to work in a culturally and ethnically diverse environment.
Compensation and Benefits:
The appointment is available August 2026 and is a full-time, salary, exempt position and eligible for full benefits. The compensation package will be very competitive nationally and commensurate with experience, certification attainment, and the national independent school and college markets.
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.
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