Summer at Parker Grades 10-12 Science Teacher: Chemistry

(6/24/2024-8/2/2024, 8:30 am - 2 pm, Monday-Thursday)

Exciting Opportunity at Francis Parker School in San Diego, California

Francis Parker School is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate educator who shares its core values: Students First, Academic Excellence, Global Perspective, Strength of Character, Inclusive Community, and No Limit to Better. Collegial and collaborative, Parker's faculty creates a learning environment that is dynamic and engaging. Parker faculty are content and pedagogical experts who invest in professional growth generously supported by the School. Importantly, Parker’s unswerving commitment to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community creates a culture of respect for all.

If Parker’s values and school culture resonate with you, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

About Francis Parker School:

Francis Parker School is a coeducational independent day school in San Diego, California with 1315 students in grades JK-12. Founded in 1912, the school’s mission is “to create and inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence, global perspective and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world.” Francis Parker School has two campuses in close proximity. One in Mission Hills (Lower School JK-5), and a second in Linda Vista (Middle and Upper School 6-8 and 9-12, respectively).

Job Description:

Francis Parker School seeks a qualified Chemistry teacher for Grades 10-12. This position requires a 6-week commitment from 6/24/2024-8/2/2024 (8:30 am-2 pm, Monday-Thursday and *for the week of July 3-7, the class will not meet on July 4 and the class will meet Friday, July 7), in addition to any mandatory training sessions before the beginning of class. Must be available for onboarding no later than 6/15/24.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

● Daily classroom instruction; including planning and teaching a challenging and fast-paced course of study in a developmentally appropriate manner, with experience in differentiating instruction.

● Prioritizing and examining inclusive curricula, teaching practice, and environment.

● Providing regular and timely feedback to students about the trajectory of their learning.

● Ongoing communication and conferencing with parents.

● Conferencing with students and colleagues as required.

Qualifications:

● A degree and preferably a teaching certificate in a Scientific discipline with an emphasis on Chemistry.

● Globally Harmonized System (GHS) training.

Linda Vista Campus 6501 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA 92111 858 / 569-7900

Mission Hills Campus 4201 Randolph Street San Diego, CA 92103 619 / 298-9110

● The ability to passionately and effectively teach Upper School Science.

● Multicultural curriculum development and culturally responsive teaching experience are preferred.

● Strong interpersonal and cultural competency skills when working with students, parents, faculty, and School leadership.

● High standards and high expectations for students.

● Commitment to being a positive and contributing member of the professional community.

● A love of children, a passionate commitment to Science, and a desire to work with all types of learners.

● Extraordinary communication and presentation skills.

● Proficiency in the use of technology.

● A desire to work in a highly collaborative environment.

Salary and Benefits:

This is an Exempt Seasonal position (Working hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 2 pm). The pay rate range is $1,150 - $1,875/week, depending on education and experience. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Non-Discrimination:

Francis Parker School values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Application Process:

If interested in the position, please fill out the electronic Francis Parker School Employment Application HERE. You will need to upload the following documents during this process: a cover letter and resume.

If you CANNOT or DO NOT wish to submit your application through the link above, a cover letter,  resume, and a completed employment application should be submitted electronically to:summerext@francisparker.org

Please find the PDF of our employment application here: find it I here 

Please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line.

https://www.francisparker.org/about-us-/employment