2026-2027 Lower School SK-5 Spanish Teacher

Description 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

Parker seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate teacher to teach SK-5 Spanish.

Instructional responsibilities will involve creating lessons for students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade, working closely with 2 additional Spanish teachers to coordinate curriculum and instruction, and communicating closely and effectively within the school community. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, faculty members participate in other components of the life of the school, including committees and duties.

Requirements

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Daily classroom instruction; including differentiated planning and teaching a challenging course of study in a developmentally appropriate manner Prioritizing and examining inclusive curricula, teaching practice and environment Providing regular and timely feedback to students about the trajectory of their learning Ongoing communication and conferencing with parents Conferencing with students and colleagues as required Weekly collaboration with teaching partners to maintain and develop consistency, and maintain horizontal and vertical alignment Active participation in the curricular improvement of the department

Qualifications

A college degree, teaching certificate a plus Fluency in Spanish is required, with strong proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking. Native or near-native fluency is preferred. Three or more years of lead teaching experience in elementary Spanish A strong and sincere commitment to professional development both in pedagogy and content area Familiarity with ACTFL standards for teaching Multicultural curriculum development and culturally responsive teaching experience 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 Spanish language acquisition, and a desire to work with all types of learners Extraordinary communication and presentation skills A 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

$82,000 - $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

To be considered, interested candidates must submit the following: · Online employment application. · Cover Letter · Resume · Transcripts

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.