Careers at Berkeley

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.

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.

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.

Berkeley is accredited through the Florida Council of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools. Memberships include the National Association of Independent Schools, the National Association of Episcopal Schools, the Association of Independent School Admission Professionals, the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, the National Business Officers Association, the Enrollment Management Association, the Mid-South Independent School Business Officers, and the Florida High School Athletic Association. Berkeley has also been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School. 

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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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

Each holiday season, the Berkeley Parents’ Association enlists parents to bake hundreds of cookies as a “thank you” to faculty and staff. On the day of the event, employees are able to peruse a wide selection of treats, including allergy-friendly options, and fill a box to take home and enjoy. It’s the sweetest day of each year!