Building-Based Substitute Teacher (Lower School, K-4)

Mission: Educating and inspiring a diverse community of K-12 learners by engaging them in rigorous real-world learning experiences which prioritize intellectual, social and emotional growth.

Vision: Tapestry is a vibrant, sustainable school that empowers learners and leaders to make a positive impact in our communities and beyond.

Values: Perseverance, Integrity, Respect & Responsibility (PIRR).

About the role

Building-Based Substitute Teachers ensure that Tapestry Charter School provides its students and families with a world-class K-12 educational experience. Building-Based Substitute Teachers make this possible by serving as a consistent instructional support within the school community and by working proactively to maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment grounded in Tapestry's core values. This role offers an opportunity to gain meaningful experience within the Tapestry community and serves as a potential pathway to future lead teaching opportunities within our school.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality instruction to students in the absence of the classroom teacher across assigned grades by implementing prepared lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Maintains continuity of learning by ensuring students remain engaged in academic tasks and routines throughout the school day.
• Establishes and maintains a positive, structured classroom environment that supports student learning and engagement.
• Manages classroom behavior in alignment with the school's Code of Conduct and student culture systems.
• Adapts instructional strategies and materials to meet the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of students.
• Provides tutoring and targeted academic support to individual students or small groups as needed.
• Collaborates with teachers, support staff, and administrators to promote student success and address student needs.
• Supports school-wide routines and transitions as needed, including arrival, dismissal, and hallway supervision.
• Participates in staff meetings, professional development, and check-ins with supervisors as required.

Qualifications

• A commitment to exemplifying Tapestry's core values (Perseverance, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility).
• An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of students.
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, school environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges.
• An ability to adapt to different teaching styles and classroom environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
• Proficient in working with computers, including commonly used software like Google Documents, Google Sheets, and Excel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field preferred.
• Experience working with children in a classroom setting is preferred.
• Positive past experiences leading children.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in a classroom environment, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Repetitive motion including walking, bending, standing.
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers to complete typing, filing, and data entry.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Position requires talking, walking, driving, speaking and comprehension of complex matters.

Pay

Starting salary: $28,160.00 (competitive).

Schedule

Full time, 10-month position starting August 24, 2026.

Location: 111 Great Arrow Ave. Buffalo, NY 14216