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

Erie 1 BOCES; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tapestry Charter School in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Building Substitute Teacher for the Lower School (K-4) for the 2026-27 school year. The role supports instructional continuity by delivering prepared lessons, maintaining a structured, inclusive classroom, and collaborating with staff.

The position is 10-month, non-exempt, with salary starting at 31,000 and potential for growth. The substitute will work under the Building Principal and/or Building Assistant Principal, ensuring quality education

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field preferred.
• Experience working with children in a classroom setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality instruction in the absence of the classroom teacher by using prepared lesson plans.
• Maintains continuity of learning and keeps students engaged throughout the day.
• Establishes a positive, structured classroom environment that supports student learning.
• Manages classroom behavior in line with school policies.
• Collaborates with teachers and staff to support student success and needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Excel

Job description

Building Substitute Teacher (Lower School, K-4)

School Year: 2026-27

Reports To: Building Principal and/or Building Assistant Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt/10 month

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).

Position Summary

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 (Perseverance, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility). Building-Based Substitute Teachers work to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff while ensuring instructional continuity in the absence of the classroom teachers. 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.

Professional 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.

Desired 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 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.

Experience and Education 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 an activity 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.

The above job description is not a contractual or binding document; it is provided as a guide to the types of duties required to be undertaken. Duties may vary from time to time and this description is subject to review. Modifications will be made as needed to support changes in the business climate and requirements.

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Itinerant Location: 111 Great Arrow Ave. Buffalo, NY 14216

Salary: From : 31000.00

Salary Competitive : Y

Position Status : Full time

Start Date : 08/24/2026

Contact Person's Name : Department of Human Resources

Contact Person's Email : [e-mail]

Job Posting Link : www.tapestryschool.org/careers