Hiring: Assistant Head of School, The Learning Center Company: Almaden Country Day School Location: San Jose, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:52:26 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Required Skills: •Successful finalists will also have a strong appreciation of the strengths and challenges of those with learning differences, an understanding of social-emotional development, and the ability to communicate and relate clearly and empathetically. •Our Learning Center is one of 20 programs/schools within North America that is accredited by the Orton Gillingham Academy (OGA) as an instructional institution; we are the only school west of Kansas with this designation. The new Assistant Head will be able to help move this program forward on its current, exciting trajectory. •Learn, embrace, and model the culture of TLC and ACDS •Ensure teachers internalize this culture and apply it in their everyday interactions •Support students as they learn to treat themselves and others with respect and kindness •Foster a partnership with parents while communicating expectations about how the students will interact and communicate with each other •Be visible during recess, lunch, and school activities to help build relationships •Help all students understand dyslexia Qualifications: •Certification in the Orton Gillingham Approach, at least at the Clinical level and preferably at the Fellow level •Strong interpersonal and leadership skills •A master’s degree in education, literacy, or a related field •At least five years of full-time teaching experience •Direct experience working with students with learning differences •Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!