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 faculty create 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 (Parker) is a coeducational independent day school in San Diego, California with 1,330 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 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.” Parker has two campuses: one in Mission Hills (Lower School, Junior Kindergarten - Grade 5), and a second in Linda Vista (Middle and Upper School, Grades 6 - 12).

Job Description:

This opening is Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday - Friday (7:45 am - 4:15 pm) for the 2025-2026 school year. The School is seeking an Associate Teacher with experience working in elementary classrooms.  Instructional responsibilities will involve contributing to and teaching lessons, working closely with a classroom teacher and grade level team to coordinate curriculum and instruction, and communicating closely and effectively within the school community. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, Associate Teachers provide supervision for carline, lunch duty and recess. 

This position is a one-year assignment. Employees will have the opportunity to re-apply from year-to-year.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, and a teaching credential is desirable. Prior experience working with K-5 children is essential. The successful applicant will be computer literate, possess excellent writing skills, take initiative, be willing to work as a collaborative team member, and have an abiding interest in helping young people experience success in school. Additionally, an understanding of Singapore Math and Foundations is also desirable.

Salary and Benefits:

Francis Parker School is committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a substantial compensation plan, including competitive salary, TIAA retirement benefits and full medical/dental coverage.

This Full-Time Associate Teacher position is paid on an hourly basis, pay ranging from $23.40 - $31.20 per hour based on education and classroom teaching experience.

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, ethnicity, creed, 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 click HERE to get started. You will need to upload the following documents during this process: a cover letter, resume and transcripts.

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: parkerjobs@francisparker.org

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

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