Francis Parker School

Francis Parker School is a large independent day school in San Diego serving students from pre-school through high school, with a total enrollment above 1,000. The school is non-sectarian and organizes its academic program around three divisions: lower, middle, and upper. Its stated mission emphasizes independent thinking, academic rigor, and a global outlook that prepares students to contribute beyond the classroom.

Working at Francis Parker means joining a multi-division day school with the scale to support specialization. Teachers typically focus on one division and subject area rather than splitting time across grade bands, and language faculty work within an established program that includes Mandarin, French, and Spanish. The day-school structure, rather than a boarding model, means faculty keep their home lives off campus while still participating in a full schedule of student life, arts, and athletics.

Compensation at independent day schools in coastal Southern California generally includes competitive salaries, medical benefits, and retirement contributions. Francis Parker's financial footing is substantial — net assets above $110 million on roughly $58 million in annual revenue — which gives the school room to invest in faculty, facilities, and programs over time.

Recent openings have ranged across academic, operational, and leadership roles, including Athletic Director, Director of Summer and Extended Day Programs, and Head of Advancement. That mix suggests steady hiring across teaching, coaching, auxiliary programs, and senior administration.

For educators drawn to a large, non-religious, K–12 day school in San Diego, Francis Parker School offers institutional stability and a wide range of career paths.