Our Mission 

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 and has a national reputation for excellence. Charles Armstrong School is a non-profit, independent, coeducational day school of approximately 240 students in grades 2-8. Charles Armstrong School is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Description

Armstrong uses a co-teaching model for most classroom experiences; our homeroom co-teachers work closely to plan, develop and deliver daily advisory meetings and differentiated content area instruction to students. Math classes are taught by one teacher in small groups of approximately 8-10 students. Candidates will possess an interest in teaching students with dyslexia and related learning differences. 

In the classroom, the teacher will work to create an educational setting where students have the opportunity to fulfill their personal and academic potential. The teacher will be responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program in mathematics that will capitalize on student strengths and that results in students achieving academic success in accordance with Charles Armstrong methodology and mission.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with homeroom co-teacher to lead daily advisory meetings with 8th grade students. 
• Provide direct, differentiated instruction in small math groups for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and learning needs.
• Use classroom management systems that are focused on students’ social emotional needs. 
• Provide a positive environment in which students are able to engage actively in meaningful learning experiences. 
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborate regularly and effectively with grade level teammates and other math teachers within the middle school.
• Model professional and ethical standards when working with students, families, and colleagues.