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2021- 2022 6-12 World Language Teacher – French and Spanish
Francis Parker School
| 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 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: Francis Parker School is a coeducational independent day school in San Diego, California with 1300 students in grades JK-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”. Overlooking Mission Valley, two separate campuses serve students in Lower School – junior kindergarten through 5th grade; Middle School – 6th grade through 8th grade and Upper School – 9th grade through 12th grade. As a college preparatory school Parker offers a comprehensive program that includes twenty-five advanced placement courses as well as a rich palette of electives – all designed to meet the individual needs of our students. Job Description: Francis Parker School seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate teacher to teach in our 6-12 World Language Department. The Middle School, which includes grades 6-8 and enrolls 300+ students, is a lively and dynamic place. True to the vision of the school’s namesake, Colonel Francis W. Parker, the Middle School emphasizes the importance of learning through doing. A rigorous curriculum guided by a passionate and caring faculty nurtures in students a lifelong love of learning. The Upper School, which includes grades 9-12 and enrolls 500+ students, is a rigorous and supportive academic environment focused on preparing students for intellectual engagement while in high school and in the years beyond. Building on the work of the Lower and Middle Schools, the Upper School emphasizes academic achievement, global citizenship, and strength of character in order to prepare students to make a meaningful difference in the world. 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. Innovation, creativity, variety in teaching methods, and use of technology to bring the French and Spanish speaking worlds alive for our students is required. Candidates must be able to work creatively and collaboratively within the scope and sequence which is guided by ACTFL standards to create a challenging environment that invites respect for all, while consistently assessing student growth to inform students and parents of progress. Parker has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, and expects faculty to discover and leverage natural points in the curriculum to embrace these values.The exact teaching assignment for the 21-22 school will be based on both the needs of the department and the particular experience and skill set of the teacher. As such, flexibility is a must!
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Salary and Benefits: Francis Parker School 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. 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. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the School’s non-discrimination policies, including its Title IX policy: Name: Katharine Wardle Title: Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations Office Address: A114, Francis Parker School, 6501 Linda Vista St., San Diego, CA 92111 Telephone Number: 858 / 775-0430 Email Address: kwardle@francisparker.org For assistance related to Title IX or other civil rights laws, please contact OCR at OCR@ed.gov or 800-421-3481, TDD 800-877-8339. Application Process: A cover letter, resume, transcripts and application should be submitted electronically to: parkerjobs@francisparker.org https://www.francisparker.org/about-us-/employment Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line |
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