2026-2027 Homeroom Associate Teacher – Junior Kindergarten

Description

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 dynamic, engaging learning environment. 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, for the 2026-2027 school year. The School is seeking a Homeroom 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 effectively within the school community. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, Homeroom Associate Teachers provide supervision for carline, lunch duty, and recess.

Requirements

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

We are seeking a dynamic, proactive Homeroom Junior Kindergarten Associate Teacher to join our Lower School faculty. This is more than a traditional support role; the successful candidate will work in direct partnership with the Lead Teacher to design, deliver, and differentiate instruction. You will be an integral part of the teaching team, ensuring every student reaches their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnership: Join the Lead Teacher in the daily delivery of lessons, leading small groups, and facilitating whole-class instruction.
• Collaborative Planning: Actively contribute to curriculum development and lesson design to meet diverse learning needs.
• Student Success: Maintain an abiding interest in the development of young learners, fostering an environment where every child feels capable and seen.
• Student Safety: In partnership with the Lead Teacher, maintain a respectful, orderly classroom and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the School to ensure student safety at all times.
• Classroom Management: In partnership with the Lead Teacher, maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with School policies.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is required, preferably in Education.
• Applicants must have earned a minimum of 12 units of Early Childhood Education units and hold current CPR/First-Aid certification.
• Credentialed: A teaching credential and/or current enrollment in a credentialing program are required.
• Experience: Previous experience working with preschool-aged children, preferably in a school setting, is required.
• Communication: Exceptional writing skills and the ability to communicate professionally with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Inclusive: Be capable of and willing to embrace the School’s commitment to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that creates a culture of respect for all.
• Organized: Have the ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines.
• Tech-Savvy: High computer literacy with the ability to integrate educational technology into the classroom.
• Self-Starter: You take the initiative to solve problems and improve the student experience.
• Flexible Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative ecosystem and value the "two heads are better than one" approach to teaching.
  
  

Salary And Benefits

Francis Parker School is committed to attracting and retaining the highest-quality faculty and staff through a comprehensive compensation plan that includes competitive salaries, TIAA retirement benefits, and full medical/dental coverage.

This Full-Time Homeroom Associate Teacher position is paid on an hourly basis, with pay ranging from $24.25 - $29.50 per hour (degree with credential in process) to $32.50 - $38.75 per hour (degree with credential) - based on the number of years of 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

To be considered, interested candidates must submit the following:

• Online employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Credential(s), if applicable
  
  

Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Employment History, Education, and References sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.