Literacy Teacher - Marin County Campus (on-site)

Details Posted: 12-Jun-26 Location: San Rafael, California Type: Full Time Salary: $60,000-$80,000 annually Categories: English/Language Arts Reading Special Needs Salary Details: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Preferred Education: Masters Winston Preparatory School is seeking a passionate educator to join our Marin County campus as a Literacy Teacher. If you are seeking a school environment where your expertise is appreciated, your professional growth is supported, and your work has a direct and lasting impact on students’ lives, we encourage you to apply now for the 2026-2027 school year. The hired candidate will begin in August 2026. As a member of the Winston Prep faculty, you will be part of a professional, engaged team and a collegial faculty culture that prioritizes collaboration and shared responsibility. Teachers are supported through regular coaching and mentorship and professional development, while also being trusted with the autonomy to design creative, responsive instruction. Our culture is one where questions are encouraged, growth is expected, and educators work together to support both academic skill development and social-emotional growth for students. This Role Is Ideal For An Educator Who: Is passionate about making literacy accessible, engaging, and relevantEnjoys breaking down complex concepts into clear, structured, manageable steps and teaching the skills in a primary way to access contentUnderstands how to differentiate instruction for diverse learnersValues building strong relationships with students in both small-group and 1:1 settingsSees executive functioning, problem solving, and critical thinking as integral parts of literacy instruction About Winston Preparatory School Winston Preparatory School is a co-ed private day school for 3-12th-grade students with diverse learning profiles such as dyslexia, NVLD, and executive functioning difficulties (ADHD). Our mission is to facilitate the independence and meaningful participation of students with specific learning disorders through a Continuous Feedback System that develops skill acquisition and the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner. Winston Preparatory School also seeks to influence the field of education with research and implementation models that achieve these ends, in this way. Learn more about Winston Preparatory School at www.winstonprep.edu. Essential Tasks (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environmentTeach students in a 1:1 setting and/or small class settingInstruct students in their greatest areas of need using a variety of techniques, such as multi-sensory learning and repetition, to reinforce learning and to meet students’ varying needs and interestsProvide decoding, encoding, reading fluency, reading comprehension, and writing remediation in one-to-one and classroom settingsPlan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigateEstablish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all studentsMeet with parents to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needsMaintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulationsEstablish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to studentsCommunicate with parents to discuss their children’s progress weekly and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needsConfer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other outside professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional developmentCollaborate with students’ teams and document weekly updates to families and the teaching team, including observations in both academic and social-emotional realmsMaintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunitiesPerform related work as required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Literacy, English, Special Education, or a related fieldMaster’s degree (MA or MS) in Speech-Language Pathology, Reading Specialist, Special Education, or Learning Specialist is highly desirableMinimum of two (2) years of experience teaching language arts or specialized literacy to students in grades 3–12; experience working with students with learning differences is preferredTraining in multisensory and evidence-based reading and writing programs (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Lindamood-Bell, PAF, SRSD) is a strong plusStrong written and verbal communication skills, effective classroom management, excellent organization, and a collaborative, flexible mindsetProficiency in Google Workspace, Meet, and Classroom Benefits And Other Compensation Offered: Health InsuranceHealth Savings Accounts (HSA)Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)Paid Time Off (Sick leave)Professional Development for instructional staffRetirement Plan with employer match after 2 years of employment$700 annual employer health care contribution every January following 1 year of servicePre-tax commuter benefitsAdditional compensation is available for extra-curricular responsibilities such as after-school clubs, exam proctoring, and tutoring We are proud of our diverse student body and actively seek candidates who reflect the diversity of our school community. This position requires the successful candidate to work in person and on campus in San Rafael, CA. The salary range for this position is $60,000-80,000, commensurate with education and experience. Ready to apply? Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to: Kristen Atkins Head of School sfnemployment@winstonprep.edu Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Winston Preparatory School Founded in 1981, Winston Preparatory School is a network of eight campuses, both physical and virtual, for students ages 8-21+ with learning differences such as dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties (ADHD), and nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD). Our model is based on an in-depth understanding of each student, which results in grouping by learning profile and precisely designed programming. Winston Prep accomplishes this through its Continuous Feedback System. Our expert faculty continually assess how a student is responding to their skill development plan and adjust our teaching approach based on that. Students also participate in a daily one-to-one session called Focus, designed to serve as the diagnostic, instructional, and mentoring centerpiece of their experience. At the high school level, students with appropriate levels of skill mastery may participate in college courses. For students ages 17-21+ needing more time to prepare for life beyond high school, Winston Transitions offers programming that is individually tailored to meet academic, social-emotional, employability, and life skills. Our Winston Online campus offers flexible and engaging program options for students across the country and overseas. Connections working at Winston Preparatory School More Jobs from This Employer https://careers.nais.org/jobs/22347220/literacy-teacher-marin-county-campus-on-site