Upper Division Choral Director

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 1,472 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, engaging 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.

Middle and Upper Division Choral Director

Berkeley Preparatory School is seeking to fill a vacancy in the Upper Division Visual and Performing Arts Department for the  school year. The successful candidate will teach and lead 3 Upper Division choral ensembles:
Cantabella (9th grade female choir), Singers (10th – 12th grade mixed choir), and the Mello Divas (10th‑12th female a cappella group). They will also serve as the Musical Director of the Upper Division musical. This position may also assist with chapel music, as determined by the Head of School. This position closely collaborates with the Director of Performing Arts, the Band Director, and the Upper Division Theatre Director, and reports to the Upper Division Director.

Candidates should have a strong background in classical, a cappella, and musical theatre vocal performance, and should have significant experience leading strong programs in independent schools. Ideally, the candidate will have ongoing engagement in the professional realm themselves. They must show a strong willingness to receive feedback regularly, grow professionally, significantly contribute to the life of the school, and be eager to work in a culturally and ethnically diverse environment.

The appointment will begin August 2026 and is a full‑time position with full benefits. The compensation package will be very competitive nationally and commensurate with experience, degree attainment and the national independent school and college markets.

All inquiries and nominations are kept confidential.

Berkeley Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or national or ancestral origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic 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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