Lower School Homeroom Teacher

Charles Armstrong School unlocks the unique potential of students with dyslexia and related learning differences, changing the trajectory of their lives.

Charles Armstrong School is the premier school for children with dyslexia and related learning differences in the San Francisco Bay Area with a national reputation for excellence. We are a non-profit, independent, coeducational day school serving approximately 240 students in grades 1-8.

Position Overview

The Lower School Homeroom Teacher plays a central role in Armstrong's collaborative, co-teaching model for students in grades 1–5. Homeroom teachers create and facilitate daily morning meetings, teach small group language and math classes, and co-teach content areas including writing and social studies. Through differentiated, evidence-based instruction, the Homeroom Teacher maximizes student strengths and promotes academic success in accordance with Armstrong's structured literacy methodology and mission. This role requires effective communication, flexibility, and a commitment to teaching students with dyslexia and related learning differences.

Roles and Responsibilities Instructional Leadership

• Provide direct, differentiated instruction in small group language and math classes
• Create and facilitate daily morning meetings using Responsive Classroom approach
• Co-teach writing and social studies
• Identify, select, modify, and create instructional resources in collaboration with grade-level teammates and instructional coaches
• Implement evidence-based structured literacy approaches

Family Partnership & Communication

• Conduct three parent-teacher conferences annually (fall intake, mid-year, and end-of-year)
• Prepare comprehensive data-driven report cards each trimester
• Communicate regularly with families to support student success and build strong home-school connections

Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Work closely with grade-level teaching team, instructional coaches, division directors, and specialists
• Participate in weekly planning meetings and professional learning communities
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including Wilson Reading System training
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives and community-building events

Student Support & Classroom Management

• Use Responsive Classroom approach to create positive, inclusive classroom community
• Support students' social-emotional development and self-advocacy skills
• Implement individualized accommodations and interventions
• Maintain trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to student learning and behavior

Education, Certifications, and Work Related Experience:

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to teaching children with learning differences
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaborative skills

Preferred

• Valid teaching credential
• Two years or more of classroom teaching experience
• Commitment to evidence-based structured literacy instruction

Note: Training in our Structured Literacy and Math programs will be provided.

Charles Armstrong School offers:

• Competitive salaries commensurate with experience, ranging from $82,000-$120,000 annually
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision package, 403b plan
• Professional development program, including Wilson Reading System training
• Professional development program and wellness stipend
• Tuition reimbursement
• Team-teaching model with instructional coaches and collaborative environment

To apply:

Direct resumes to: Hiringcommittee@charlesarmstrong.org

In lieu of a cover letter, please complete Employment Application: https://bit.ly/ApplyatArmstrong

Charles Armstrong School

1405 Solana Drive, Belmont, CA 94002

www.charlesarmstrong.org

(650) 592-7570

About CHARLES ARMSTRONG SCHOOL

Charles Armstrong School was founded in 1968 and enrollment has grown to approximately 240 students serving grades 2-8. Charles Armstrong serves high potential students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, empowering them to strive as learners in school and life. Armstrong is recognized as the premier school for LD students in northern California.

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