Literacy Teacher, Grades 3-12

Grade levels: 3-12 (specific grade level/s based on experience). 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 of our literacy teachers makes this possible by leading students to achieve dramatic learning gains in literacy. At Tapestry, we believe that teachers are professionals and, as a result, we support their growth and development. We also implement a shared leadership approach that empowers our teachers to play critical decision-making roles in shaping how our schools produce outstanding outcomes for our students and families.

Our literacy teachers are highly-qualified professionals who support our students to develop mastery of relevant state standards in literacy. Our literacy teachers also help all of our students develop a love for literacy and an understanding of the real-world applications of literacy.

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 the progress of each of our students.
• Attend and participate in school events to help build strong trusting relationships with students and families.
• Intellectually prepare to deliver high-quality lessons to students 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 by adjusting to different student learning styles and to support 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 our students and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Tapestry Charter School mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• 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.

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 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 the area of literacy education.
• Familiarity with applicable state and national standards for the teaching of literacy.
• Familiarity with the Expeditionary Learning model.
• 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.

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

Salary range: $36,000 – $88,200 (competitive).

Location: 65 Great Arrow Ave. Buffalo, NY 14216. This posting covers all anticipated vacancies in Grades 3-12. During the interview process, candidates will be asked about their grade-level preferences and will be considered for grade levels that align with their interests and experiences.