Job Posting for Tapestry Charter High School, Buffalo, NY

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Positions Available: High School Teachers

• Special Education/Resource
• Math, English Language Arts
• Spanish, Literacy
• Physical Education/Athletic Director
• Social Studies
• School Counselor

Grades: 9, 10, 11

Description of Positions: New York State certified teachers in the above secondary certification areas (9-12)

Responsibilities:

•    Collaborate with colleagues to create and implement interdisciplinary learning expeditions

•    Incorporate explicit literacy instruction (reading and writing) into content-area lesson plans.

•    Actively participate in the continuing development of school-wide curriculum, school structures, and school culture as we expand to full capacity.

•    Design and implement Expeditionary Learning structures and practices (for more information, visit www.elschools.org)

•    Participate in adventure-based activities with students (including up to a week-long outdoor experience at the start of school year)

•    Participate in ongoing professional development in school and off-site during the school year and for 2 weeks each summer.

•    Serve as Crew Leader (Advisor) for a small group of students

•    Meet with families three times per year, outside of regular school hours to discuss student progress

Qualifications for Positions:

•    B.A. or B.S. required, Masters preferred; Appropriate New York State certification required.

•    At least two years teaching experience preferred

•    Commitment to and knowledge of small school reform practices

•    Willingness to implement an interdisciplinary approach to teaching content standards that infuses literacy, the arts and technology.

•    Commitment to working with a diverse urban student population

Description of School: Tapestry High School is a small, public charter school located in Buffalo, NY, committed to preparing students for college or a career of their choice. We are committed to building a responsive, collaborative faculty whose active engagement in rigorous learning, high quality teaching practices, and community building serves as a model for students and families.

How to Apply: Send, email, or fax the following: resume, two recommendations, a Letter of Intent that describes how you believe students best learn, and that addresses the following questions: Why are you a good fit for Tapestry? Why is Tapestry a good fit for you?

Lynn Seagren Bass, Principal

Tapestry Charter High School
2253 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214 

Email: bassl@tapestryschool.org