Exciting Opportunity at Francis Parker School in San Diego, California 

Francis Parker School (Parker) 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 Parker:

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:

Francis Parker School seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate teacher to serve as a resource teacher specializing in math and science support for students in grades 6-8.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The Math and Science Resource Teacher provides targeted instructional support to students in grades 6–8. This role focuses on intervention, small group instruction, and collaboration with classroom teachers to help students meet grade-level academic standards. The support teacher works to close achievement gaps, reinforce core concepts, and build student confidence in STEM subjects.

Student Instruction & Support:

• Provide small-group or one-on-one instruction to students performing below expectations in math and/or science.
• Deliver targeted interventions aligned with the student’s learning profile, classroom instruction, state, national, and content area standards.
• Use diagnostic and formative assessments to identify learning needs and monitor progress.

Collaboration with Staff:

• Work closely with math and science classroom teachers to coordinate instructional strategies and student support plans.
• Collaborate with counselors, special education staff, and intervention teams to address academic challenges and recommend next steps.
• Participate in student support team (SST) and response to intervention (RTI/MTSS) meetings as needed.

Curriculum & Instructional Resources:

• Adapt instructional materials and strategies to meet diverse student learning styles and needs.
• Integrate hands-on, inquiry-based, and technology-enhanced learning approaches when appropriate.
• Support the use of supplemental programs and tools to reinforce math and science content.

Data Collection & Progress Monitoring:

• Track student performance through regular assessments and maintain accurate records of student growth.
• Use data to inform instruction and adjust intervention strategies.

• ·         Communicate student progress with student support team, teachers, advisors, and families.

Qualifications:

• A degree and preferably a teaching certificate in Mathematics, Science, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Valid state teaching certification in secondary math, science, or a related subject area is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, with a focus on math or science.
• Knowledge of intervention strategies, differentiated instruction, and data-driven teaching.
• Certification as learning specialist or intervention specialist is preferred.
• A strong and sincere commitment to professional development both in pedagogy and content area.
• Multicultural curriculum development and culturally responsive teachingexperience is 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 secondary education, 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:

Parker 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. Individual salary is negotiable depending on years of experience and educational background.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year

The actual salary will be determined by the candidate’s educational degree and their years of full-time teaching experience.  The starting salary listed reflects this position’s minimum experience and educational requirements; the ending salary listed represents the top of the salary structure for this position. Most candidates can expect to enter in the lower to middle section of this salary range, depending on their specific experience and education.

Non-Discrimination:

Parker 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 complete the electronic application, a cover letter, resume, transcripts and a completed employment application should be submitted electronically to:

parkerjobs@francisparker.org

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

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