2026-2027 Lower School Junior-Kindergarten (JK) Associate Teacher and Extended Day JK Coordinator

Exciting Opportunity at Francis Parker School in San Diego, California

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 Francis Parker School

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

This full-time opening is for the 2026-2027 school year at the Mission Hills campus. The School is seeking a Junior-Kindergarten Associate Teacher and Coordinator with experience in early childhood teaching and in an after-school/extended-day program.

This Full-Time position is a one-year assignment. Employees will have the opportunity to reapply from year to year.

Requirements

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Duties from 8:30 am to 3 pm: Work in cooperation with up to 3 junior-kindergarten teachers and 3 associate teachers, ensuring appropriate child-teacher classroom ratios; instructing a variety of subjects in up to three (3) separate classrooms; assisting with playground duties and, as necessary, providing rotating relief for other JK support staff; and assisting with the creation, acquisition, and management of curricular materials.

Hours will be 8:30 am to 3 pm, Monday-Friday.

After-School Duties: Providing supervision for Parker Junior-Kindergarten students; helping to plan, coordinate, and manage the School’s after-school enrichment program; interacting with students and providing a positive example. Hours are 3 to 5:30 pm.

Additional Duties: Providing lead supervision during full-day camps, including Spring Break, Mid-Winter Break, and availability during Professional Development Days (one week before school starts, one week after school ends, and 3-4 times throughout the school year).

Qualifications

• The Junior-Kindergarten Associate Teacher and Coordinator must be available to work Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.
• Applicants must have earned a minimum of 12 units of Early Childhood Education units and hold current CPR/First-Aid certification.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior experience working with preschool-aged children, preferably in a school setting, is essential.
• The successful applicant will possess excellent organizational skills; collaborate well with school staff; quickly learn students’ names; be willing to work as a strong team member while assisting with the hiring and supervision of staff; communicate well with parents and manage their concerns effectively; understand and implement all school safety and security practices; manage the playground in a manner consistent with school program; and have an abiding interest in helping young people experience success in school.

Salary and Benefits

Parker is committed to attracting and retaining the highest-quality faculty and staff through a substantial compensation plan that includes competitive salaries, TIAA retirement benefits, and full medical/dental coverage.

This Full-Time Associate Teacher position is paid hourly, with pay ranging from $24.25 to $29.50 per hour based on education and classroom teaching experience.

Non-Discrimination

Parker 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.