2026-2027 Grade 5 Teacher

Francis Parker School•San Diego, CA

22h•$80,000 - $120,000•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 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 Grade 5. This opening is for the 2026-2027 school year. Lower School teachers report to the Head of Lower School. Their responsibilities include: classroom management; preparing lessons for and teaching the core subjects of math, literacy and history/social studies; attending school-led professional development, faculty meetings, grade-level and other departmental meetings as required; communicating students' progress to parents in a timely manner and as required by grade reporting protocol; keeping current with required technology tools; standing duties as scheduled; supporting admissions events and testing; and setting, reviewing, refining and achieving professional goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, an advanced degree is desirable
Teaching credential is desirable
Prior upper elementary school teaching experience is required
Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
Strong instructional and classroom management skills; have an understanding of Responsive Classroom practices
Strong interpersonal and cultural competency skills when working with students, parents, faculty, and School leadership
A strong and sincere commitment to professional development, both in pedagogy and content areas
A proficiency in the application of educational technology practices
Commitment to being a positive and contributing member of the professional community
A desire to work in a highly collaborative environment
Genuinely love to work with children and educators at the elementary level

Nice To Haves

advanced degree
Teaching credential

Responsibilities

Daily classroom instruction; including planning and teaching a challenging course of study in a developmentally appropriate manner, with experience in differentiating instruction
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 the grade level team, ensuring horizontal alignment and consistent assessment practices across the grade.
Active participation in the curricular improvement of the department
Attend 5th grade outdoor education camp
Standing duties as assigned
Setting, reviewing and achieving professional goals
Prepare students for middle school