Lower Division Music Teacher, Grades PK-1

Tampa, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lower Division Music Teacher Grades PK-1

Tampa FL

Founded in 1960 Berkeley Preparatory School is a co-educational Episcopal affiliated independent college preparatory school with a current enrollment of 1470 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.

Lower Division Music Teacher Grades PK-1:

Berkeley Preparatory School is seeking a full-time early childhood music teacher for the 2026-2027 school year for students in pre-Kindergarten through first grade. The ideal candidate will have training in the Orff Schulwerk approach to music education (or similar) and proficiency on the piano or keyboard. Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelors degree in Music or Education and experience teaching in an elementary music program. A good sense of humor a positive outlook and an appreciation of the unique qualities of early childhood are essential.

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 will begin August 2026 and 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.

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.