2026-2027 6-12 Daily Substitute Teacher (Full-Time/Benefited)

Francis Parker School•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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, 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. 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). The 6-12 Full-Time/Benefitted Daily Substitute Teacher position is responsible for providing instruction and managing classroom environments for grades 6-12 in the absence of the regular teacher. This position functions as a full-time substitute teacher for the school year. The hours for this position are Monday-Friday: 7:45 am – 4:15 pm. Current professional certification is not required to serve as a 6-12 Full-Time/Benefitted Daily Substitute Teacher, however, candidates with credentialing are preferred. 6-12 Full-Time/Benefitted Daily Substitute Teachers are expected to commit to this role for the academic year that they are appointed, with the possibility to extend the employment period by mutual agreement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Prior classroom teaching experience is required
The ability to passionately and effectively guide a broad range of student ages
The ability to serve as an advisor and mentor if needed in the Middle School or Upper School
A strong and sincere commitment to professional development, both in pedagogy and content area
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 education, 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

Nice To Haves

teaching credential is preferred
A commitment to a multicultural curriculum and culturally responsive teaching experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Teach lesson plans and instructions as directed by the absent teacher, or in consultation with the Head of Integrative Programs, if a lesson plan is not provided
Maintain a respectful and orderly classroom, and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the School; Organize students for effective instruction
Maintains discipline and classroom control to foster a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff, in accordance with School policies.
Contribute to student learning, growth, and advancement
Demonstrate the ability to learn and convey a broad range of subject matters quickly, while adhering to School processes and protocols
Maintain a positive mindset toward student learning, teaching practice, and professional development
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the Head of Integrative Programs as soon as is reasonably possible
Leave notes for the regular teacher at the end of the teaching day using “Exit Pass.”
Communicate in a friendly and positive manner towards parents, students, and administrators
Keep records on attendance, accidents, and incidents
Ensure the safety of students at all times
Facilitate problem-solving
Serve as a role model to students
Perform other duties as assigned