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The Parker journey begins with who we are—an aspirational community of people deeply invested in preparing each child to develop the intellect, strength of character, and humanity necessary to make a meaningful difference in the world.

Francis Parker School’s faculty and staff are our most valuable asset. Our goal is to be an inclusive community where all members feel welcomed, valued, and respected.

 
Parker seeks to recruit and retain the very best candidates from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds to join our exceptional team in serving the needs of our students and our School. We believe that every employee plays a critical role in educating our students, whether they work inside or outside of the classroom.

“Having opportunities to further develop my technical skill sets, whether it was discovering the deeper features of the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 experience or developing proficiency with Solidworks, has been instrumental in my professional growth.”

Ryan Griggs
Middle and Upper School Science Teacher
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BENEFITS

FACULTY POSITIONS

LOWER SCHOOL
  • 2020-2021 Lower School Associate Teacher – Temporary, SK-5 (2 Positions)
  • Lower School Administrative Assistant
  • Associate Director of Lower School Admissions
  • 2021- 2022 Lower School Design Teacher (SK-5)
  • Extended Day Programs Substitute Aide – Mission Hills & Linda Vista (8 am-4:30 pm)
  • Lower School Substitute Teacher
  • Extended Day Programs Aide – Floater Linda Vista & Mission Hills (Temporary, 8 am-4:30 pm)
  • 2020-2021 Lower School Junior Kindergarten Substitute Teacher
MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL
  • 2021-22 Physical Education Instructor/Head Football Coach
  • 2021- 2022 6-12 Visual Art Teacher (2 Positions Available)
  • 2021- 2022 6-12 World Language Teacher – French and Spanish (2 Positions Available)
  • 2021- 2022 6-12 Mathematics Teacher
  • 2020- 2021 6-12 Social Studies Long-Term Substitute Teacher (April 26 – June 18, 2021
  • 2021-2022 6-12 Science Teacher
  • 2021-2022 6-12 Social Studies Teacher
  • Extended Day Programs Aide – Floater Linda Vista (Temporary, 8 am-430 pm)
  • Extended Day Programs Substitute Aide – Mission Hills & Linda Vista (8 am-4:30 pm)
  • Extended Day Programs Aide – Floater Linda Vista & Mission Hills (Temporary, 8 am-4:30 pm)
FUTURE FACULTY OPPORTUNITIES

Francis Parker School continuously welcomes applications for enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate teachers who would like to join our community.

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Of the 155 teaching faculty members at our two campuses, nearly 100 hold advanced degrees.

COACH/ATHLETICS POSITIONS

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  • Public Address Announcer
  • 2021-22 Physical Education Instructor/Head Football Coach
  • Assistant Rugby Coach
  • Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
  • Varsity Assistant Boys/Girls Tennis Coach
  • Varsity Assistant Golf Coach
  • JV Sailing Coach
  • Assistant Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
  • Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach
  • Middle School Assistant Girls Lacrosse Coach
  • Head Junior Varsity Baseball Coach

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

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  • Public Address Announcer
  • Lower School Administrative Assistant
  • Associate Director of Lower School Admissions
  • Substitute School Bus Driver (Multiple Positions)

SUMMER POSITIONS 

VIEW OPENINGS
  • Horizons at Francis Parker School: Associate Teacher
  • 2021 Summer at Parker Camp Counselor (8 am-4 pm, Lower or Middle School)
  • 2021 Summer Program Spanish Lead Instructor (Middle/Upper School)
  • 2021 Summer Program Animation Instructor (Lower School, 8:30 am-12:30 pm)
  • 2021 Summer 3D Art (Ceramics) and Design Teacher (8:30 am-12:30 pm and/or 12:30-3:30 pm, Middle/Upper School)
  • 2021 Summer 2D Art and Design Teacher (Middle/Upper School)
  • 2021 Summer at Parker Jazz Workshop Director

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for employment as a Substitute Teacher, please send an email inquiry to the Head of the School division at which you wish to teach (Lower, Middle, Upper) to request a meeting. 

Please attach a cover letter and resume to your email request.  You can find the contact information from our Leadership Team page.

Once your material has been reviewed, if an interview is desired, you will be contacted to schedule an onsite interview. You may follow-up on the status of your application by contacting the Administrative Assistant for the School at which you applied.

Before You Begin Working

All Parker employment offers are made exclusively by Human Resources. If you are offered work as a Substitute Teacher, Human Resources will schedule a time for you to come in and receive the required pre-hire paperwork. New hires may not report to work until all of the pre-employment requirements have been met and all of the new hire forms have been submitted to Human Resources.  
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Francis Parker School is ranked as the #1 K-12 private school in the San Diego area, according to Niche.

BENEFITS

The quality of faculty, staff, and administrators is the cornerstone of our School’s ongoing success, and Parker is committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits for all employees. The following benefits are provided to full-time employees (pro-rated benefits are provided for some part-time positions):

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (100% employer-paid)
  • Group Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability (100% employer-paid)
  • Voluntary Life Insurance (employee-paid)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Health Care and Dependent Care
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Travel Assistance
  • Will Preparation Program
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match and Defined Contribution
  • Group and Individual Financial Planning Sessions
  • Sick Leave (for all positions)
  • Floating Holidays
  • Vacation Leave (for non-faculty positions)
  • Generous Paid Holidays 
  • Tuition Remission 
  • Discounts on After-School and Summer Programs
  • Financial Support for Advanced Degrees and Other Professional Development Opportunities
  • Exciting Wellness Program, including All-School MeetUp Parker Activities
  • Employee discounts on Local Area Attractions
  • Gym Discounts
  • Free Lunch on Campus
  • On-Site/Free Parking
  • Friendly Work Environment!

I have never worked in such a supportive environment. Everyone is so dedicated to student learning and growth. We are always sharing ideas on how to enhance our teaching.

Grade 4 Teacher

San Diego is one of the safest large U.S. cities. According to the City Crime 2014 Rankings calculated by CQ Press, San Diego ranks as the fourth safest city among cities with a population of 500,000 or more.

LIVING IN SAN DIEGO

If you love a sunshine-filled, 75-degree day, this is the city for you.

San Diego is much more than its near-perfect weather. Our beloved county has 50 sun-soaked miles of coastline, a thriving food and arts scene, dozens of museums, and a major emphasis on health and wellness activities such as cycling, yoga, hiking, kayaking, and surfing.

Parker’s campuses are located in the Mission Hills and Linda Vista neighborhoods, which are within a couple minutes of five of San Diego’s major freeways. Our families and faculty live in over 80 different zip codes across the county. No matter which way you turn, there is a neighborhood close to our school for you to call home.

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Lower School Drama Teacher

Letty Robinson ’78

Middle School English Teacher

Chris Glover

Dean of Upper School Students

Dr. Stacey Patsko

Francis Parker School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 from across San Diego County. Parker's mission is to 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.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

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.  
 
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the School’s non-discrimination policies, including its Title IX policy:
 

Name: Katharine Wardle
Title: CFO
Office Address: A114, Francis Parker School, 6501 Linda Vista St., San Diego, CA 92111
Telephone Number: 858 / 775-0430
Email Address: kwardle@francisparker.org

For assistance related to Title IX or other civil rights laws, please contact OCR at OCR@ed.gov or 800-421-3481, TDD 800-877-8339.

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