Lower School SK-Spanish Teacher

Exciting Opportunity

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 dynamic and engaging learning environment. Parker faculty are content and pedagogical experts who invest in professional growth generously supported by the School. Parker’s unswerving commitment to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community creates a culture of respect for all.

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).

Parker seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate teacher to teach SK-5 Spanish. Instructional responsibilities involve creating lessons for students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade, working closely with two 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.

• 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 needed
• 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

• 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
• Proficiency in the use of technology
• A desire to work in a highly collaborative environment

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 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…