High School Math Teacher, Grades 9-12

Grade Levels: 9-12 • School Year: 2026-27 • Reports to: Building Principal and/or Instructional Coach • Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/10 month

About the Role

Our teachers ensure that Tapestry provides our students and families with a world-class K-12 educational experience. Each math teacher leads students to achieve dramatic learning gains in mathematics. At Tapestry, we believe that teachers are professionals and support their growth and development. We implement a shared leadership approach that empowers teachers to play critical decision-making roles in shaping how our schools produce outstanding outcomes for students and families.

Our math teachers are highly-qualified professionals who support students in developing mastery of relevant state standards in mathematics. They also help all students develop a love for mathematics and an understanding of its real-world applications.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen our school community by investing students and families in our shared values (Perseverance, Integrity, Responsibility, and Respect).
• Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students by implementing Tapestry's approach to social-emotional learning and restorative practices.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by building strong relationships; establishing and enforcing classroom and school norms; and implementing intentional systems and routines that maximize learning.
• Encourage parent and community involvement by keeping families informed of classroom activities and units of study and by promptly returning phone calls and emails from families.
• Conduct Student-Led Conferences twice per year to ensure strong relationships with families and intentional communication about each student’s progress.
• Attend and participate in school events to help build strong, trusting relationships with students and families.
• Intellectually prepare to deliver high-quality lessons by analyzing appropriate resources (such as the school's curriculum) and collaborating with their coach.
• Utilize data from student observations as well as summative and formative assessments to inform instruction.
• Adjust instruction as needed to meet the unique needs of students, including accommodating different learning styles and supporting all students to attain mastery of grade-level standards.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Attend all required campus meetings and coach meetings to ensure the implementation of an effective instructional program for students and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Tapestry Charter School’s mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• A commitment to exemplifying Tapestry’s core values (Perseverance, Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility).
• An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students.
• An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them.
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, school environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, best practices in mathematics education.
• Familiarity with applicable state and national standards for the teaching of mathematics.
• Familiarity with the Expeditionary Learning model.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
• Proficiency in working with computers, including commonly used software like Google Documents, Google Sheets, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Professional/Permanent certification in applicable grades/subject area.
• At least one prior year of successful teaching experience, preferably at a school serving a similar population of students or a school implementing similar academic models.

Pay

Salary range: $41,670 – $89,393 (competitive).

Location

65 Great Arrow Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216

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, and 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 prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribe; view a computer terminal; and read extensively.
• Position requires talking, walking, driving, speaking, and comprehension of complex matters.