2026-2027 Lower School SK-5 Spanish 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."

Responsibilities

• Daily classroom instruction; including differentiated planning and teaching a challenging course of study in a developmentally appropriate manner
• 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

Qualifications

• A college degree, teaching certificate a plus
• Fluency in Spanish is required, with strong proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking. Native or near-native fluency is preferred
• 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
• Multicultural curriculum development and culturally responsive teaching experience is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and cultural competency skills when working with students, parents, faculty, and School leadership
• A high standard and high expectations for students
• 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

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