Berkeley Preparatory School - a school free of government interference located in beautiful Tampa Florida.
Founded in 1960 Berkeley Preparatory School is an independent co-educational Episcopal affiliated college preparatory school with a current enrollment of 1472 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 Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant:
Berkeley Preparatory School is seeking a full-time Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant will work collaboratively with a lead teacher to plan the instructional program and co-teach lessons to whole and small groups that are both age-appropriate and address individual student candidates will possess a Bachelors degree in a related field and experience and/or training working in an Early Childhood classroom. A good sense of humor a positive outlook and an appreciation of the unique qualities of the age group 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 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.
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.