| Founded in 1960, Berkeley Preparatory School is a co-educational, Episcopal affiliated, independent, college preparatory school with a current enrollment of 1,340 students in grades Pre-K through 12. 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 also committed to providing an inclusive and diverse learning environment that encourages values and recognizes each student as a unique individual. Visit us at: http://www.berkeleyprep.org/teaching 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 well-rounded individuals who have learned the core values of discipline, diligence and integrity and excelled in the academic, co-curricular and character realms. Middle Division History Teacher The school seeks a dedicated Middle Division History Teacher who has a passion for teaching middle school aged children and has superior content knowledge. The successful candidate will be able to teach Global Studies (at the 6th and 7th grade level) and United States History (at the 8th grade level) in an engaging, challenging, and fun way using current methodologies and Berkeley History and 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.
Compensation and Benefits The appointment is a full-time position with full benefits. The compensation package will be very competitive nationally and commensurate with experience, degree attainment and the national independent school and college markets. Interested Persons Contact Heather Connolly Hiring Manager Berkeley Preparatory School 813-885-1673 x 2290 connohea@berkeleyprep.org All inquiries and nominations are kept confidential. Berkeley Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or national or ancestral origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic 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. | 
