Recruitment Booklet

Florida's Most Innovative School

we are At Tampa Prep, our playbook is simple. We envision what’s best for our students and then we make it happen. We are here to inspire next — the next great discoveries, innovations, and creations.

We encourage kids to push past boundaries, out-think obstacles and challenge ideas because it’s in these moments when the impossible becomes possible.

We want our students to seek out great “ah-ha” moments. To solve real world problems and have the freedom to make, create, and do things (not just read about them in a book).

We teach our kids that, when they have a choice, choose to be kind. And inclusive.

We believe in preparation for life, with a higher purpose than self.

We are looking for progressive-minded educators. Because together, we are educating the next generation and building them up to shape our tomorrow.

It is our mission to prepare today’s thinkers to address the future's biggest challenges.

Will you join us?

"It was clear from the moment I stepped on campus that the craft of teaching is valued at Tampa Prep. I feel supported in trying new things and I have colleagues in every department that are intellectually curious and challenge me to innovate and strive for the ideal. This isn’t a traditional sit down, be quiet, and regurgitate kind of school. We want students to think, to do, to create - because that’s what we do; and the accomplishments and diversity of our students prove it."

Amanda Helip-Wooley, Ph.D. Science Department Chair Biology & AP Biology Teacher

OUR MISSION: At A Glance

TOP 4% OF BEST COLLEGE PREP PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE NATION (SOURCE: NICHE.COM)

18:1 STUDENTS TO TEACHER RATIO

92% RETENTION RATE FOR FACULTY

THINK CREATE BE YOURSELF ASPIRE TO EXCELLENCE GO BEYOND MORE THAN JUST A COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL...

A PREPARATION FOR LIFE WITH A HIGHER PURPOSE THAN SELF

where to next?

Tampa Prep is a co-ed, private, independent school for grades 6 - 12. Tampa Prep’s location in the hea! of downtown Tampa places us in the midst of a modern, energetic and diverse environment. The talented professionals we call faculty members are dedicated to the task of educating not only in the classroom, but in the parks & museums, all within our walking distance, and beyond—just as modern, energetic and diverse as this city.

FORBES RANKED TAMPA THE

ST. PETE BEACHES RATED

PLACE TO LIVE IN FLORIDA IN 2022

IN THE U.S.

#1

#1

(SOURCE: TRIPADVISOR)

2.6 MILE PATH Our campus is located along the beautiful Tampa Riverwalk

AREA HIGHLIGHTS

on the Hillsborough River. This

AROUND TAMPA BAY

2.6-mile path, home to walkers,

Tampa is a progressive city,

runners, bikers, kids & dogs,

two

world-class

universities: the University of Tampa and University of South Florida. Tampa is also a MajorLeague to

spo!s

three-time

town,

home

Stanley

Cup

Champion Tampa Bay Lightning, two-time Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as well as the Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Rowdies

9TH

FASTEST GROWING CITY IN THE U.S. (SOURCE: WALLETHUB)

TAMPA RIVERWALK

boasting

TAMPA IS THE

leaves you at the footsteps of incredible restaurants as well as a"ractions including the Tampa Bay History Museum, Armature Works, Tampa Museum of A!, The Florida Aquarium, Cu!is Hixon Wate#ront Park and so much more.

are you

next

READY TO JOIN TEAM TERRAPIN? Being a member of the Tampa Prep Faculty means that you don’t limit your thinking. You keep moving forward even if you can’t see over the horizon just yet. It means that you stay open to new ideas and new challenges and you encourage students to do the same. At Tampa Prep, our teachers are here to inspire next.

Join us. Find your next.

TAMPA PREP COVERS

TAMPA PREP'S FACULTY SALARIES ARE IN THE

OF PREMIUM BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES

PERCENTILE OF PRIVATE SCHOOL SALARIES

100% 90TH (*IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA)

Robby Bland,

Daniel Keller,

Dr. Annie Ross,

Class of 2025

Teacher - History & the Social Sciences

World and Classical Languages

“My favorite thing about the Tampa Prep community is the fact that no ma"er where you go, you’ll always be welcomed. Every teacher has their door wide open. The teachers are my favorite pa! - they truly have your best interests at hea!.”

"When my family and I made the choice to come back to the US a$er living abroad, I wanted to work with people I found inspirational, in an environment that would help me grow professionally, and to be able to be a contributor in a program that helps students become wellrounded, kind citizens."

"At Tampa Prep, everyone understands that while we love our jobs, sometimes life happens. So, it's so impo!ant to feel suppo!ed by fellow colleagues, who are always happy to help cover my classes when I need to go to a doctor, take my dog to the vet, or suppo! my family."

“Tampa Prep encourages its teachers to dream big even though it's not a ‘big’ school. The student culture is kind, open-minded, inclusive, and artistic."

Andrew Hoy, Fine Arts, Choir

727 WEST CASS STREET TAMPA, FL 33606 813.251.8481 tampaprep.org