Middle and Upper School History Teacher Apply
WELCOME TO FLORIDAS MOST INNOVATIVE SCHOOL
We are seeking a full-time, middle and upper school history instructor to teach the following classes: Transitions (a mandatory, 9th grade fall semester class, taught pass/fail, that helps students with the academic and social/emotional transition to high school), 9th grade Foundations of Historical Thinking: A Big History Approach (during the spring semester), and a middle school, year-long, American history-based course. Qualified candidates should have middle and upper school experience, as well as a keen interest in working with students making the transition from middle to high school. Applicants should also be proficient in their discipline, interested in the social and developmental needs of younger adolescents, facile with an iPad, and able to contribute to extracurricular activities. Candidates should possess a bachelor's and/or advanced degree in history, social studies, social studies education, or a related field.
Procedure to apply
- Cover letter expressing interest in the Middle and Upper School History Teacher position
- Current resume
- List of references including name, title, phone number, email address, and professional relationship (References are contacted only with the candidates permission or if the candidate becomes a finalist.)
- Please direct questions and submissions to Dean of Faculty, Mr. Donald Morrison (dmorrison@tampaprep.org), (813) 251-8481, ext. 4045
The School
- 710 students in grades 6 - 12
- 130 employees (64 teaching faculty members)
- 11.2 acre campus located along the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa: 727 W. Cass Street, Tampa
- 159,281 sq. feet of teaching & learning spaces
- Students come from 19 zip codes and previously attended 84 different schools (in 12 different states and two countries), before becoming Terrapins
- Athletics have won 63 individual & team state championships This is a 10-month, full-time, benefit eligible position. Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Robotics teams have competed in VEX Worlds Interested candidates should submit a: with awards in Excellence & Skills
- Arts Department boasts world-class theater,film, music, dance, visual & performing arts programs
The Environment
- Tampa Bay is a family-friendly, economic epicenter that includes Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater.
- Tampa, FL population: 387,916 (2019)
- Hillsborough County population: 1.472 million (2019)
- Home of world-champion NHL and NFL teams, Tampa Prep is an inclusive and open-minded environment that does not discriminate according as well as champion MLB and NSL teams to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or matters of individual choice.
- Home of the University of Tampa and the University of South Florida
- Voted Top 5 Best Riverwalks in the U.S. (USA Today), boasting a 2.6 mile path to parks, museums & restaurants
Tampa Prep does not engage in personnel practices prohibited by federal law. This policy extends to all activities and aspects of the school and specifically to the practices of faculty and staff hiring and management, in student admissions, student evaluation, discipline and student life.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
- 7th grade
- 8th grade
- 9th grade
- High school
- History
- Middle school
- Social Studies
Physical setting:
- Private school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
