Integrative Programs Flex Associate Teacher

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 is a full-time opening for the 2026-2027 school year: Monday - Friday at the School’s Mission Hills campus. This Full-Time position is a one-year assignment. Employees will have the opportunity to reapply each year.

Requirements

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Integrative Programs Flex Associate Teachers will supervise students before, during, and after the traditional school day concludes; assist with all recreational activities; interact with students; and provide a positive example for Parker students in their charge.

• Arrival: Integrative Program Associate Teachers are responsible for supporting student supervision requirements and specific school duties, including lunch and transition supervision, substituting, and supporting the lead teacher.
• 3 pm-3:30 pm: Pick-up duties and student supervision
• 3:30 pm-5:30 pm: After-school hours and care; the primary supervising teacher for aftercare students. Responsible for lesson planning and activities, leading and planning workshops, and ensuring student safety is at the forefront of the program.
• Other assignments may be requested as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; teaching credential is desirable.
• Past teaching experience working with children in a school, camp, or childcare environment is preferred, as are candidates who possess Early Childhood Education (ECE) as a part of their academic program.
• Must be available to work Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-5:30 pm, full-day camps including Spring Break, Mid-Winter Break, and Professional Development Days, and attend Integrative Program PD events that occur 3 times a year. Hours may change based on need.
• Punctuality and consistent attendance are required.
• Engaging, energetic, and patient when working with younger children in a school setting.
• Be capable of and willing to embrace Parker’s unswerving commitment to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that creates a culture of respect for all.
  
  

Salary And Benefits

Parker 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/vision coverage.

This Full-Time Integrative Programs Flex Associate Teacher position is paid on an hourly basis, with pay ranging from $24.25 - $32.25 per hour based on education and classroom teaching experience.

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, 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.