Francis Parker School
2025-2026 6-12 Science Long-Term Substitute Teacher (March 9th – approximately N
Francis Parker School, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
2025-2026 6-12 Science Long-Term Substitute Teacher (March 9th – approximately November 2026)
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. 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.” Job Description Parker seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate teacher to teach in our Science Department. The preferred candidate will have a depth of content knowledge that equips them to teach in the Upper School, while also having the broad teaching repertoire required for a range of both learners and grade levels. For this Long-Term Substitute Position, the teaching assignment will include: Earth Science 6 and Life Science 7. Advising a cohort of Middle School students is also part of this role. Requirements Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Daily classroom instruction; including planning and teaching a challenging course of study in a developmentally appropriate manner, with experience in differentiating instruction Prioritizing and examining inclusive curricula, teaching practice and environment Ongoing communication and conferencing with parents Advising and mentoring a group of students in our life skills program Conferencing with students and colleagues as required Weekly collaboration with teaching partners to maintain and develop consistency within course offerings Active participation in the curricular improvement of the department Willingness to initiate or participate in co-curricular activities such as Science Olympiad, Global Education Trips/Discovery Week, Camp, Math Team, or Coaching Athletics Qualifications A degree and preferably a teaching certificate in a scientific field The ability to passionately and effectively teach both Middle and Upper Science The ability to serve as an advisor and mentor to Middle School or Upper School students A strong and sincere commitment to professional development both in pedagogy and content area Multicultural curriculum development and culturally responsive teaching experience are preferred 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 Science, 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 Salary And Benefits The long-term sub rate is $250 per day. This position is not eligible for benefits. 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.
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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. 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.” Job Description Parker seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate teacher to teach in our Science Department. The preferred candidate will have a depth of content knowledge that equips them to teach in the Upper School, while also having the broad teaching repertoire required for a range of both learners and grade levels. For this Long-Term Substitute Position, the teaching assignment will include: Earth Science 6 and Life Science 7. Advising a cohort of Middle School students is also part of this role. Requirements Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Daily classroom instruction; including planning and teaching a challenging course of study in a developmentally appropriate manner, with experience in differentiating instruction Prioritizing and examining inclusive curricula, teaching practice and environment Ongoing communication and conferencing with parents Advising and mentoring a group of students in our life skills program Conferencing with students and colleagues as required Weekly collaboration with teaching partners to maintain and develop consistency within course offerings Active participation in the curricular improvement of the department Willingness to initiate or participate in co-curricular activities such as Science Olympiad, Global Education Trips/Discovery Week, Camp, Math Team, or Coaching Athletics Qualifications A degree and preferably a teaching certificate in a scientific field The ability to passionately and effectively teach both Middle and Upper Science The ability to serve as an advisor and mentor to Middle School or Upper School students A strong and sincere commitment to professional development both in pedagogy and content area Multicultural curriculum development and culturally responsive teaching experience are preferred 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 Science, 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 Salary And Benefits The long-term sub rate is $250 per day. This position is not eligible for benefits. 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.
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