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Opportunities

Tampa Prep is currently seeking substitute teachers with discipline-specific teaching experience in a dynamic, progressive-school setting. Candidates must have classroom experience at the middle (6 – 8 grades) and/or upper (9 – 12 grades) school levels. Applicants must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, must enjoy working with bright, independent, talented students and be available to work on short notice.  Tampa Prep school instructional hours are Monday through Friday, 8:50am – 3:30pm.

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 FL 33606
• 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

Procedure to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a:

• Cover letter expressing interest in a substitute teaching position
• Current resume

Please direct questions and submissions to the Tampa Prep Health Coordinator, Ms. Michelle Ayres ([email protected]), (813) 251-8481, ext. 4031.

Tampa Prep is an inclusive and open-minded environment that does not discriminate according to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or matters of individual choice. 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.

The Director of Development is responsible for leading the School’s efforts in the areas of fundraising, alumni relations, communications, and marketing. The director ensures the success of all development functions of the School including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors; capital and endowment fund raising; annual fund; auction; major gifts; planned giving; some special events, and new initiatives. The job requires high energy, solid organizational skills, great tact, political instincts, a strong memory, entertaining and management skills, social and emotional intelligence and the ability to function with grace under pressure. The Director of Development reports directly to the Head of School.

Essential Functions

• Articulates and provides innovative and strategic philanthropic vision for the School.
• Develops clear, compelling messages to the internal/external constituency describing the School’s strengths and aspirations so they understand programmatic objectives and the School’s future direction.
• Devises and manages programs designed to attract maximum gift support to the School.
• Keeps the Head of School and Development Committee informed of the fundraising activities of the office.
• Develops and implements plans to increase constituent support of, and involvement in, the School.
• Makes fundraising solicitations.
• Creates strong team environment for development staff where each individual is valued and encouraged to innovate in order to improve the overall fundraising effort.
• Oversees a coordinated publications and printing program, which will most effectively communicate with the various constituencies of the School.
• Maintains a complete program of research into and an action plan of solicitation of the School’s key prospects.
• Serves as staff liaison to the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees.
• Manages relationships with Parents Club, Alumni Association, and Auction Committee.
• Oversees processing of all gift income for the purpose of providing receipts and the maintaining of giving records.
• Leads professional and volunteer staff to carry out the activities of the office.
• Supervises the Director of Marketing & Communications, Director of the Annual Fund, Director of Stewardship and Constituent Relations, Assistant Director of Stewardship and Constituent Relations, Development Assistant and any additional positions created within the department.
• Effectively develops and administers the development budget.
• Selects and hires highly qualified persons to serve as members of the development team.
• Acts as liaison with other senior administrative staff and faculty to ensure fulfillment of the School’s contractual obligations; coordinates schedules, arranges for rentals, and coordinates procedures where the interests of all are involved.
• Represents the School to all of its constituents including parents, alumni, students, grandparents, business community, faculty, and staff.
• Excels in customer service including 24-hour turnaround on return phone calls and a positive, assisting attitude at all meetings, visits, and public events. Regular reporting on your progress to the Head of School.
• Supports the School and its leadership at all times.
• Maintains a good sense of humor, optimism, and a passionate commitment to the principles

Competencies

• Ability to model professionalism, ethical leadership, and adherence to school rules and policies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and apply sound judgment around when information can and cannot be shared with those with a “need to know”
• Organizational skills, ability to effectively manage multiple tasks as well as the flexibility to meet job requirements beyond the school day and the school year.
• Interpersonal skills, patience, good humor, tact, discretion, and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive circumstances, ability to maintain collegial relations with colleagues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate complex information in a clear manner

Supervisory Duties

Associate Director of Events & Engagement, Database Manager, Development and Alumni Relations Coordinator, Director of Annual Giving, Director of Donor Engagement, Director of Marketing and Communication, Director of the Terrapin Fund

Work Environment

Primarily an office environment, ability to sit at a computer and keyboard for substantial periods.

Physical Demands

• Mobility sufficient to move about the campus, to include climbing stairs
• Sight and hearing adequate to perform the duties of the job, ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds on an infrequent basis

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 5 to 7 years of development experience in building the infrastructure of a development program, formulating and executing a successful fundraising plan, and strategic management of a large-scale capital campaign.
• Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership gifts at all levels, including the seven and eight figure level.

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 FL 33606
• 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

Procedure to Apply

This is a 12-month full-time, benefit eligible position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit a:

• Cover letter expressing interest in the Director of Development position
• Current resume
• List of references including name, title, phone number, email address, and professional relationship (References are contacted only with the candidate’s permission or if the candidate becomes a finalist.)

Please direct questions and submissions to Tampa Prep’s Director of Human Resources, Ms. Shanice Smith at ([email protected]).

Tampa Prep is an inclusive and open-minded environment that does not discriminate according to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or matters of individual choice. 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.