What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead School Chaplain position at Berkeley Preparatory School?
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Posted: 18-Feb-25
Location: Tampa, Florida
Type: Full Time
Categories
Religion
Lead School Chaplain
PreK - 12th Grade
www.berkeleyprep.org
Position Starts: August 1,2025
Application Deadline: until filled
The Berkeley Preparatory School, an outstanding independent coeducational day school in Tampa, Florida, is mission-driven to provide the best possible environment in which to nurture the intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual development of each child, and to instill in each a strong sense of ethics, morality, and social responsibility. Berkeley has built a national reputation for academic rigor at the country’s most prestigious universities and offers an exceedingly broad array of co-curriculars. The school’s active Episcopal affiliation focuses on inclusivity, support, respect, and the shared values reflected in Berkeley’s vision statement: ‘Berkeley puts people in the world who make a positive difference’.
The School seeks a dynamic and approachable ordained Episcopal priest or Transitional Deacon to be its next Lead Chaplain. The Lead Chaplain will exert a high level of energy and enthusiasm, and will easily and quickly connect with a variety of people with diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate will partner with the school’s Associate Chaplain to serve the intellectual and faith-based needs of Berkeley’s passionate, committed, optimistic, kind, and respectful community. He or she will collaborate with all school constituencies to nurture and enrich the lives of students and contribute to the pastoral care of the Berkeley family.
The Lead Chaplain will have a Master of Divinity degree or the equivalent and have a background in the study of world religions, teaching experience, and the ability to engage a multi-faith student body. Strong preference will be given to candidates who are either ordained or on the path to ordination in the Episcopal church.
Specific Responsibilities
Role
Interested candidates should send a pdf cover letter, resume, and statement articulating the importance of the role of school chaplain to:
George Andrews: geandrewstwo@gmail.com
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.
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About Berkeley Preparatory School
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 1,400 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, enga...ging 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.
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Posted: 18-Feb-25
Location: Tampa, Florida
Type: Full Time
Categories
Religion
Lead School Chaplain
PreK - 12th Grade
www.berkeleyprep.org
Position Starts: August 1,2025
Application Deadline: until filled
The Berkeley Preparatory School, an outstanding independent coeducational day school in Tampa, Florida, is mission-driven to provide the best possible environment in which to nurture the intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual development of each child, and to instill in each a strong sense of ethics, morality, and social responsibility. Berkeley has built a national reputation for academic rigor at the country’s most prestigious universities and offers an exceedingly broad array of co-curriculars. The school’s active Episcopal affiliation focuses on inclusivity, support, respect, and the shared values reflected in Berkeley’s vision statement: ‘Berkeley puts people in the world who make a positive difference’.
The School seeks a dynamic and approachable ordained Episcopal priest or Transitional Deacon to be its next Lead Chaplain. The Lead Chaplain will exert a high level of energy and enthusiasm, and will easily and quickly connect with a variety of people with diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate will partner with the school’s Associate Chaplain to serve the intellectual and faith-based needs of Berkeley’s passionate, committed, optimistic, kind, and respectful community. He or she will collaborate with all school constituencies to nurture and enrich the lives of students and contribute to the pastoral care of the Berkeley family.
The Lead Chaplain will have a Master of Divinity degree or the equivalent and have a background in the study of world religions, teaching experience, and the ability to engage a multi-faith student body. Strong preference will be given to candidates who are either ordained or on the path to ordination in the Episcopal church.
Specific Responsibilities
- Lead various weekly services, working with Student Leaders and the Associate Chaplain, including Holy Communion, Mid-Week Prayer, Thursday Morning Prayer, Friday Morning Prayer, and various Sunday Feast Services
- Be the keeper and communicator of the religious holiday calendar.
- Serve as a member of the school’s lead Administrative Team.
- Serve as liaison between the school and the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida.
- Attend major school functions and lead prayers as called upon.
- Contribute to an interfaith dialogue through the establishment of connections within religious groups and institutions in the greater Tampa Bay area.
- With others, develop and run holiday convocation celebrations in all three divisions of the school.
- Split the teaching of the 8th grade religion class with the Associate Chaplain.
- Coach, mentor, and most importantly partner with the Associate Chaplain in serving our large pk-12 school.
- Participate in divisional convocations as needed.
- Represent the School to families in time of need (i.e. funerals, hospital visits, etc.).
- Be a pastoral presence across campus, as possible, throughout the school day and during afterschool contests and performances in reasonable measure.
- Be involved with the National Association of Episcopal Schools.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Headmaster.
Role
Interested candidates should send a pdf cover letter, resume, and statement articulating the importance of the role of school chaplain to:
George Andrews: geandrewstwo@gmail.com
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.
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About Berkeley Preparatory School
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 1,400 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, enga...ging 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.
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