2026-2027 Lower School SK-5 Spanish Teacher

Francis Parker School•San Diego, CA

3d•$82,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Francis Parker School (Parker) is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate educator for the 2026-2027 school year to teach SK-5 Spanish. Parker is a coeducational independent day school in San Diego, California, founded in 1912, with a mission to create and inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers. The school has two campuses, with the Lower School located in Mission Hills (Junior Kindergarten - Grade 5). Parker faculty are described as collegial, collaborative, content and pedagogical experts who invest in professional growth, supported by the School. The school emphasizes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that fosters respect for all.

Requirements

A college degree.
Fluency in Spanish is required, with strong proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
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.
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.
Online employment application.
Cover Letter
Resume
Transcripts
Completion of the Employment History, Education, and References sections of the online application.
Responses to all application questions.

Nice To Haves

Teaching certificate a plus.
Native or near-native fluency in Spanish is preferred.
Multicultural curriculum development and culturally responsive teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Creating lessons for students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade.
Working closely with 2 additional Spanish teachers to coordinate curriculum and instruction.
Communicating closely and effectively within the school community.
Participating 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 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.