2026-2027 Homeroom Associate Teacher - Grade 3

Francis Parker School; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TIAA retirement benefits

Medical/dental coverage

Job summary

Francis Parker School in San Diego, CA seeks a full-time Homeroom Associate Teacher to support elementary classroom instruction and student development. The role involves co-teaching with a Lead Teacher, planning curriculum, and supervising carline, lunch, and recess.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Education with a teaching credential or active credentialing, and has prior elementary teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education or related field.
• Teaching credential and/or current enrollment in credentialing program required.
• Experience leading classroom instruction with elementary-aged children preferred.
• Excellent written communication and ability to engage with students, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to Francis Parker School’s inclusive, diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Join Lead Teacher to deliver lessons, lead small groups, and facilitate instruction.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and lesson planning for diverse learners.
• Foster an environment where every child feels seen, capable, and safe.
• Ensure student safety and follow school procedures in daily routines.
• Support classroom management and school policies to maintain a positive learning space.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Communication

Organizational skills

Tech literacy

Self-starter

Team player

Inclusive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Education

Teaching credential or credentialing program enrollment

Job description

Description

Exciting Opportunity at Francis Parker School in San Diego, California

Francis Parker School 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.

About Francis Parker School

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 opening is Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday - Friday, for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year. The School is seeking a Homeroom Associate Teacher with experience working in elementary classrooms. Instructional responsibilities will involve contributing to and teaching lessons, working closely with a classroom teacher and grade-level team to coordinate curriculum and instruction, and communicating effectively within the school community. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, Homeroom Associate Teachers provide supervision for carline, lunch duty, and recess.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnership: Join the Lead Teacher in the daily delivery of lessons, leading small groups, and facilitating whole-class instruction.
• Collaborative Planning: Actively contribute to curriculum development and lesson design to meet diverse learning needs.
• Student Success: Maintain an abiding interest in the development of young learners, fostering an environment where every child feels capable and seen.
• Student Safety: In partnership with the Lead Teacher, maintain a respectful, orderly classroom and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the School to ensure student safety at all times.
• Classroom Management: In partnership with the Lead Teacher, maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with School policies.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is required, preferably in Education.
• Credentialed: A teaching credential and/or current enrollment in a credentialing program are required.
• Experience: Previous experience leading classroom instruction with elementary-aged children is required.
• Communication: Exceptional writing skills and the ability to communicate professionally with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Inclusive: Be capable of and willing to embrace the School’s commitment to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that creates a culture of respect for all.
• Organized: Have the ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines.
• Tech-Savvy: High computer literacy with the ability to integrate educational technology into the classroom.
• Self-Starter: You take the initiative to solve problems and improve the student experience.
• Flexible Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative ecosystem and value the “two heads are better than one” approach to teaching.

Salary And Benefits

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

This Full-Time Homeroom Associate Teacher position is paid on an hourly basis, with pay ranging from $24.25 - $29.50 per hour (degree with credential in process) to $32.50 - $38.75 per hour (degree with credential) - based on the number of years of classroom teaching experience.

Non-Discrimination

Francis Parker School 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.