2026-2027 Lower School Junior Kindergarten Teacher

About the role

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).

Requirements

• Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Daily classroom instruction, including planning and teaching in a developmentally appropriate manner, with experience in differentiating instruction
  • Prioritizing and examining inclusive curricula, teaching practices, and environments
  • Compliance and knowledge of California licensing
  • Providing regular and timely feedback to students about the trajectory of their learning
  • Ongoing communication and conferencing with parents/guardians
  • 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 in alignment with the Understanding by Design framework
  • Setting, reviewing, and achieving professional goals
  • Provide support as needed for Admissions
  • Ongoing professional development participation
  • Standing duties as assigned
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree, an advanced degree is desirable
  • Teaching credential is required
  • Completed 12 or more Early Childhood Education units is required
  • Child Development Site Supervisor permit preferred
  • Prior early-childhood, lead teaching experience is required
  • Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate strong instructional and classroom management skills; have an understanding of Responsive Classroom and restorative practices
  • Culturally responsive teaching and experience with the CASEL Standards
  • 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, including an understanding of Understanding by Design, Singapore Math, and the Science of Reading
  • A proficiency in the application of educational technology practices
  • A desire to work in a highly collaborative environment
  • Genuinely love to work with children and educators at the elementary level

Salary and Benefits

Parker is committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a substantial compensation plan, including competitive salary, TIAA retirement benefits, and full medical/dental coverage. Individual salary is negotiable depending on years of experience and educational background. Salary Range: $82,000 - $120,000 per year.

Application Process

To be considered, interested candidates must submit the following:

• Online employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Employment History, Education, and References sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.