Francis Parker School
Horizons at Francis Parker School: Music Specialist Job at Franci...
Francis Parker School - San Diego, California, United States
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Overview
Organization Background
As an affiliate of the Horizons National network, Horizons at Francis Parker School (Horizons at Parker) is a year-round program with a summer intensive offering academic and enrichment support that addresses the achievement and opportunity gaps of students facing educational inequities. The heart of Horizons is an exemplary academic program that supports a cohort of students in reading, writing, math, and science, paired with swimming lessons, field trips, sports, and enrichment activities in the performing and visual arts. The program also includes a year-round component featuring family events, enrichment activities, and regular visits to and communication with students' schools and teachers. Horizons at Francis Parker will transition to Horizons San Diego, an independent 501(c)(3), in the first-half of 2025. The Horizons at Francis Parker employees will become employees of Horizons San Diego. Duties will remain the same.
For more information about Horizons, please visit https://www.horizonsnational.org/ and https://www.horizonsatparker.org .
About Francis Parker School
Francis Parker School (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).
Position Overview
Horizons at Francis Parker School is seeking to hire a dedicated and effective Educational Assistant Teacher with dynamic talent for creating and nurturing a lifelong love of learning in children. We seek talented, passionate, caring professionals who will fulfill the Horizons mission, and create a joyous, inclusive, inspiring, and educational culture. The Educational Assistant Teacher will work with a Lead Teacher and a Reading Specialist and will be supported by the Site Manager. We strive for Horizons summer staff members to return to the program for more than one summer.
Requirements
Essential Job Functions:
The Music Specialist will:
Qualifications
In addition to a strong commitment to Horizon's mission, the ideal candidate for the Music Specialist position must be flexible, well organized, capable of taking initiative, and enthusiastic about teaching and learning. More detailed qualifications for this position include:
Dates
The position is part-time during the six weeks of the program (appx 50 hours total).
Salary and Benefits
This is a Non-Exempt Seasonal position. The pay rate range is $34-$44/hour, depending on education and experience. 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, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Horizons at Francis Parker School is an equal-opportunity employer.
Salary Description
$34 - $44/hour DOEE
As an affiliate of the Horizons National network, Horizons at Francis Parker School (Horizons at Parker) is a year-round program with a summer intensive offering academic and enrichment support that addresses the achievement and opportunity gaps of students facing educational inequities. The heart of Horizons is an exemplary academic program that supports a cohort of students in reading, writing, math, and science, paired with swimming lessons, field trips, sports, and enrichment activities in the performing and visual arts. The program also includes a year-round component featuring family events, enrichment activities, and regular visits to and communication with students' schools and teachers. Horizons at Francis Parker will transition to Horizons San Diego, an independent 501(c)(3), in the first-half of 2025. The Horizons at Francis Parker employees will become employees of Horizons San Diego. Duties will remain the same.
For more information about Horizons, please visit https://www.horizonsnational.org/ and https://www.horizonsatparker.org .
About Francis Parker School
Francis Parker School (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).
Position Overview
Horizons at Francis Parker School is seeking to hire a dedicated and effective Educational Assistant Teacher with dynamic talent for creating and nurturing a lifelong love of learning in children. We seek talented, passionate, caring professionals who will fulfill the Horizons mission, and create a joyous, inclusive, inspiring, and educational culture. The Educational Assistant Teacher will work with a Lead Teacher and a Reading Specialist and will be supported by the Site Manager. We strive for Horizons summer staff members to return to the program for more than one summer.
Requirements
Essential Job Functions:
The Music Specialist will:
- Develop and deliver engaging, age-appropriate music lessons and instrumental music education for students in grades K-5.
- Teach fundamental musical concepts, including rhythm, melody, harmony, and music theory, in age-appropriate ways.
- Introduce students to diverse musical genres, cultures, and instruments.
- Foster a love of music and encourage creative expression through singing, playing instruments, and other activities.
- Organize and direct rehearsals and performances for end-of-year showcase.
- Create an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel welcome and supported in their musical exploration.
Qualifications
In addition to a strong commitment to Horizon's mission, the ideal candidate for the Music Specialist position must be flexible, well organized, capable of taking initiative, and enthusiastic about teaching and learning. More detailed qualifications for this position include:
- Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or a related field (required); Teaching Credential and Master's Degree is preferred.
- Experience crafting music curriculum and teaching instruments to children, ideally in a kindergarten through eighth-grade setting
- Proficiency in one or more instruments including drumming, guitar, piano, xylophone, recorder, etc; ability to lead vocal and instrumental instruction.
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
- Experience directing school performances, such as musicals or concerts.
- A strong passion for working with youth and a strong desire to help make a difference in the lives of under-resourced students.
Dates
The position is part-time during the six weeks of the program (appx 50 hours total).
- Monday, July 7 - Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2, 2025
Salary and Benefits
This is a Non-Exempt Seasonal position. The pay rate range is $34-$44/hour, depending on education and experience. 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, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Horizons at Francis Parker School is an equal-opportunity employer.
Salary Description
$34 - $44/hour DOEE