Receptionist & Advancement Administrative Assistant

Berkeley Preparatory School; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Preparatory School is seeking a dedicated Lead School Chaplain to support the spiritual development of students and the community. This role involves overseeing programs that enhance the lifelong learning environment and promote a caring ethos throughout the school.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to wellness programs and resources

Tuition remission for students of faculty

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's spiritual and community-building efforts.

Job description

Thank you for your interest in Berkeley Preparatory School . Berkeley is home to approximately 300 faculty and staff members who are passionate about preparing students to become lifelong learners. The school takes pride in hiring dynamic and dedicated professionals who are among the finest in their areas. We invest in our employees in myriad ways and provide access to copious professional development resources.

Berkeley is proud to be an institution that is growing. Below is a list of current open positions; filled positions have been removed. To apply for the Lead School Chaplain position, click on the link in the blue box below for instructions. To apply for all other positions, scroll past the blue box and review the jobs listed under More Employment Opportunities. Then click on the appropriate link , review the job description, and select the “apply for this position” button found just beneath the description. It is important to complete the entire application and press “submit” before leaving the page, as your progress is not automatically saved.

NOW HIRING: Lead School Chaplain

The Rev. George Andrews is leading the school in this search. CLICK HERE to learn more about the role and apply.

Please scroll down to learn more about our wonderful school!

Why We Love Teaching at Berkeley!

Professional Development and Personal Enrichment

Ongoing professional development opportunities are essential to providing students with a 21st-century education. Teachers at Berkeley never stop learning—here’s a peek at how we proudly support that growth.

Certain non-teaching days throughout the school year are designated for professional development with colleagues on campus.

Our teachers not only attend but conduct seminars all over the country.

Many teachers see their work placed in national publications, and even more receive outside grants for further study.

Another perk that you’ll rarely find at other schools is that we encourage teachers to apply for two Berkeley funds that support endeavors limited only by their imagination. For more details and photos regarding recent trips that Jenkins and Kuhn Fund winners have gone on, please read this web article and explore the gallery at the bottom of this webpage.

• Jenkins Fund for Teaching Excellence: Would seeing two of the latest Broadway musicals on a trip to New York City enhance your theatre curriculum, or would an immersive trip to Peru deepen your knowledge of culture and language as a Spanish teacher? Where would you go? Teaching faculty members are encouraged to apply for funding for individually tailored experiential learning opportunities that are self-designed to inspire and invigorate.
• Kuhn Fund for Positive Difference: Have you ever wanted to teach in a small village in Kenya or work with a giant tortoise conservation team in the Galapagos Islands? How would you give back? All employees are encouraged to apply for funding for national and international travel opportunities with a service component so they can help others in powerful ways and model the strong character and compassion that we consistently instill in our students.

Facilities and Resources

Our 86-acre campus in suburban Tampa offers distinct, age-appropriate areas for Lower, Middle, and Upper Division. In addition to state-of-the-art facilities , extensive resources allow faculty members to maximize curriculum development for their classroom.

Fellowships

Through the Berkeley Teaching Fellows Program, recent graduates or change-of-career professionals have the opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals in a high-performing environment to gain skills and training that may translate into a successful career in education. A fellowship is a full-time position with benefits, including eligibility for health insurance, access to professional development resources, the option to live rent-free in a school-owned home close to campus , free breakfast and lunch when school is in session , and a competitive salary. The length of the fellowship can vary from one to two years. Fellowship details vary from division to division. Watch the video below to learn more.

We are located in the beautiful Tampa Bay area, close to beaches, professional sports teams, and performing arts venues. The Faculty and Staff Appreciation Tickets (FASAT) program provides several faculty and staff with donated Tampa Bay area event tickets throughout the year. Learn more about the year-round opportunities that await you in Tampa Bay, one of the fastest-growing and most desirable places to live in the country.

Tuition reimbursement for approved continuing education

Competitive salaries and benefit packages to include health, vision, and dental insurance, an Employee Assistance program, supplemental insurances, paid time off and a TIAA/CREF retirement plan

Generous tuition remission for students of faculty (and all full-time employees), including B.E.E.P., an after-school enrichment program for students enrolled in Lower Division

A robust breakfast and lunch dining program

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Robust Employee Wellness Program

Berkeley is committed to promoting a balanced lifestyle by offering employees ample opportunities to improve their physical, mental, and financial wellness. These include:

• optional weekly group classes like yoga and total body cardio, taught by fellow employees after school
• employee-only hours at the Hunt Family Fitness Center, an on-campus weight room
• athletic trainers to help rehabilitate any injuries
• access to a consulting psychologist
• financial advice through Graystone Consulting

occasional on-campus massage therapists

wellness challenges that give employees the opportunity to win gift cards and prizes

• community-building events at off-campus locations such as Elev8, American Social, Hyde House Public Studio, and more
• service opportunities through the Berkeley Food Pantry, employee drives, and more
• access to healthy breakfasts and lunches through SAGE Dining in the Berkeley Café
• a wellness week in the fall semester
• Wellness Day—employees take half a day every February to engage in wellness activities on and off campus such as pickleball, nature walks, and more

Once-in-a-Lifetime Trips for Employees: Jenkins and Kuhn Recipients

Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Mexico City, Mexico

Gladstone's Library in Hawarden, Wales

Environmental Stewardship and Trail Maintenance in Alaska

Volunteering at the Amazon Shelter in Tambopata, Peru

Gathering Food to Distribute in Lisbon and Porto, Portugal

Viewing Solar Eclipse from Dallas, Texas

Working with Elephants in Northern Thailand

Oxbridge Teacher Seminar in Oxford, England

Working with Elephants in Northern Thailand

Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico City, Mexico

Oxbridge Teacher Seminar in Oxford, England

Gladstone's Library in Hawarden, Wales

Living in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay is home to beautiful natural landscapes, some of the most famous beaches in the world, thriving cultural centers, several professional sports teams, exciting theme parks, and more.

• Beaches:Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, Honeymoon Island, Caladesi Island, and more
• Parks: Bonnet Springs Park, Flatwoods Park, Hillsborough River State Park, Lettuce Lake Park, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Audrey Paglia, Fourth Grade Teacher, starts her Saturday with a 6 a.m. run along Bayshore Boulevard in South Tampa.

Victor Chahin, Upper Division World Languages Teacher, catches a fish at Berkeley’s Inshore Invasion fishing tournament, which supports the Endowed Alumni Scholarship Fund.

Courtney LaViale, Middle Division English Teacher, skateboards at Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg.

Symonne Thomas, Kindergarten Teacher, goes to a Bucs football game at Raymond James Stadium.

Janice Caldwell, Facilities Operations Manager, spends time with some animals at ZooTampa.

Brandon Maxwell, Middle Division English Teacher, rollerblades with his son on the Pinellas Trail.

Leslie Baker (right), Lower Division Librarian, visits the American Victory Ship & Museum, one of only four fully-operational World War II ships in the U.S.

Peter Vogel, Middle Division Design Arts Teacher, swims by the St. Pete Pier, a waterfront, family-friendly destination with a playground, splash pad, green space, restaurants, and more.

(Left to right) Drew Smith, History and Religious Studies Teacher in Upper Division, Maggie Phillips, First Grade Teacher, and Dr. Kevin Kuswa, History and Religious Studies Teacher in Upper Division, are part of a trivia team that competes weekly at Maloney’s, a restaurant in Westchase.

Maty Harb (left), Upper Division World Languages Teacher, has fun at the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest along Bayshore Boulevard in South Tampa.

Sara Grossbarth, Advancement Communications Associate, meets Mickey Mouse at the Walt Disney World Resort in nearby Orlando.

Headmaster Joseph Seivold and his wife explore beautiful Longboat Key, between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

Meric Akcay-Dunn, Upper Division English Teacher, takes in some art at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg.

Nicki Mann, Kindergarten Teacher, and her fiancé have dinner at Salt Shack, a restaurant on the water in South Tampa.

A group of Upper Division Teachers—from left to right: Tim Torkilsen (History and Religious Studies), Mike Rink (Math), Joshua Pincus (History and Religious Studies), Jeremiah Gregg (History and Religious Studies), Carlo DiNota (Director of the Lasher Center for Business & Entrepreneurial Studies)—formed a band called Cheap Strings that performs at venues throughout Tampa Bay. Here they are at Mastry’s Brewing Co. in St. Pete Beach.

Eboné Smith, Upper Division Mathematics Teacher and fifth degree black belt, practices martial arts at Wesley Chapel District Park.

Paula Tevnan, Director of Admissions, enjoys Bay Rocket’s adrenaline-filled jet boat thrill ride with her sons, Jake ’32 and Ryan ’28.

Jake Marfise, Upper Division Science Teacher, loves to go on adventures with his dog, a mutt named Moose, like this outing to Double Branch Creek.

Becca DeCosimo (bottom right), Middle Division Choral Instructor, cheers on the Tampa Bay Rays at a Major League Baseball game in St. Pete.

Katie Vincent, Second Grade Instructional Assistant, checks out the River O’Green Fest on St. Patrick’s Day.

Graeme O’Gorman, Middle Division Mathematics Teacher, loves to rock climb to stay fit at Vertical Ventures in St. Pete.

Kristina James, Lower Division Library Assistant, canoes on the Hillsborough River with her husband, Mike ’98, and children, Kai ’32 and Samantha ’34.

Elly Bacigalupo '12, Director of Alumni Engagement, hangs out at Sparkman Wharf with her daughter before a Lightning hockey game at Amalie Arena.

Christopher Woods, Web and Multimedia Manager, is captured making time for his hobby: photographing animals in nature at John Chesnut Sr. Park in Palm Harbor.

Melissa Schwartz (front), Pre-K Instructional Assistant, and Michelle Burgroff (back), Kindergarten Instructional Assistant, paddleboard on the Hillsborough River near Armature Works.

A group of Upper Division faculty and staff members—from left to right: Victor Chahin (World Languages), Michael Moore (College Counseling), Vincent Cimmino (Computer Science), and Peter Hoffman (World Languages)—play a round of golf at Westchase Golf Club.

Shay Smith, Upper Division History and Religious Studies Teacher, with her daughter Alli at Indian Rocks Beach

Amanda Cole, Middle Division Mathematics Teacher, heads to Legoland in Winter Haven with her family.

Tracey Grimm, Associate Director of College Counseling in Upper Division, bikes with her husband on the Courtney Campbell Causeway.

Dean Lawless, Lower Division Counselor, at Dames Caves in Lecanto, with his children—Austin ’37 and Aubrey ’33.

Jane Bianchi, Director of Strategic Communications, and her daughter, Sally ’34 see touring Broadway shows like The Grinch at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Tampa.

(Left to right) Sarah Laurent, Pilar Flaskay, and Katia Woods, World Languages Teachers, dine at Casa Cami, an upscale rooftop Mexican restaurant near campus.

Berkeley Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Berkeley-administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices. Click here to learn more about diversity and inclusion.

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