Lower School Associate Teacher - 4th Grade

Lower School Associate Teacher - 4th Grade

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Francis Parker School (Parker) is a co‑educational, independent day school in San Diego, California, serving 1,330 students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912, Parker’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.” The school has two campuses:
Mission Hills (Lower School, Junior Kindergarten‑Grade 5) and Linda Vista (Middle and Upper School, Grades 6‑12).

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 faculty create a dynamic and engaging learning environment. This is a full‑time (40 hours per week) position, Monday to Friday, 7:45 am–4:15 pm, for the remainder of the 2025‑2026 school year. The Associate Teacher will work closely with the classroom teacher and grade‑level team to coordinate curriculum and instruction, contribute to and teach lessons, and communicate effectively with the school community.

Additional responsibilities include supervising carline, lunch duty, and recess.

• Bachelor’s degree (a teaching credential is desirable)
• Prior experience working with K‑5 children
• Computer literate and possess excellent writing skills
• Willingness to take initiative and work collaboratively as a team member
• Abiding interest in helping young people experience success in school
• Understanding of Singapore Math and Foundations is desirable

This temporary, full‑time position is paid on an hourly basis, ranging from $23.40 to $31.20 per hour based on education and classroom teaching experience. This position is not eligible for benefits.

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.

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and transcripts.