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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 (health@tampaprep.org), (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.

Tampa Prep is seeking a full-time Front Desk Associate. The Front Desk Associate exhibits initiative, dedication, cooperation, punctuality, neatness, regard for confidentiality, and a sense of commitment to the School’s mission. This position reports directly to the Assistant to the Head of School.

Major Responsibilities

RECEPTION

• Answers all telephone calls, provides answers to general questions, and transfers calls to the property party.
• Greets, engages, and welcomes all visitors; keeps a register of their arrival and departure, and issues visitors’ badges to be worn during visits.
• Notifies the appropriate office of a visitor’s arrival and/or gives directions.
• Coordinates telephone messages for students, faculty, and staff.
• Has full knowledge of the telephone system including parked calls, nighttime, call transfers, and voicemail.
• Maintains the integrity of the front desk area, including its appearance and any other aspect that helps to present a professional workspace.
• Verifies and signs for deliveries from UPS, FedEx, DHL and other vendors. Notifies recipients of the arrival of their packages.
• Arranges for pick-up of FedEx packages and letters.
• Understands the day-to-day happenings in the school to the extent that is necessary to answer incoming phone questions from parents and students (e.g. calendar, events, facilities, ports schedule, exam schedule, etc.).
• Keeps a watchful eye on student activity in the front reception area.
• Develops and maintains an information binder for the front desk area.

OPERATIONS

• Operates paging system; makes student announcements at lunch and after school and makes special announcements for the Head of School and faculty.
• Uses walkie-talkie to communicate with security and appropriate personnel in case of emergencies.
• Notifies security of any suspicious persons on campus.
• Charges the proper departments for postage.
• Meter all outgoing mail and maintain a record of the declining balance of the mail meter and add more funds when necessary.
• Submits reconciliation to the Business Office.
• Add new employees to Visitu.
• Updates and maintains internal and external calendars. Works with faculty, staff, and TPPA to ensure calendars are updated and no conflicts are present.
• Oversee room reservations within the school.
• Update and maintain employee phone lists.

SUPPORT

• Assist with clerical duties for Summer Programs, Admissions, Development , and School Store as needed.
• Uses Blackbaud modules, Word, Excel, and other computer programs to gather, organize, and distribute information.
• Provides support to Upper School and Middle School for special events such as sales for theater and concert events.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to model professionalism, ethical leadership, and adherence to school rules and policies.
• Organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks as well as the flexibility to meet job requirements.
• 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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• Associate’s degree, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from
• which comparable skills can be acquired.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with technology and software including Microsoft Office,
• Email, Google Calendar, and Google Drive.

PREFERRED:

• Experience with any school SIS system, ideally BlackBaud.
• Experience working in an academic environment.

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 full-time, benefit eligible position. Interested candidates should submit a:

• Cover letter expressing interest in the Front Desk Associate 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 Ms. Kimberly Baggett, Director of Human Resources at (kbaggett@tampaprep.org).

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.

Tampa Prep is seeking a full-time bus driver. This position requires a CDL Class A or B.

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 full-time position. For consideration, please contact Wes Burns at wburns@tampaprep.org.

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.

Tampa Prep is seeking a part-time Lunch Manager from the hours of 11:00am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. Duties will include coordinating lunch deliveries with food vendors and facilitating delivery of lunch to students during middle and upper school lunch periods.

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 10-month part-time position. Applicants must have a High School Diploma and the ability to pass a background check. For consideration, please forward a cover letter and resume to Kimberly Baggett, Director of Human Resources at kbaggett@tampaprep.org.

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.

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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 part-time, contracted, seasonal position. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and references to Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie at clavoie@tampaprep.org.

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.

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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 part-time, contracted, seasonal position. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and references to Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie at clavoie@tampaprep.org.

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.