Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning
Buffalo Commons Charter School
833 Michigan Avenue
Buffalo , NY 14203
Certified - Area - Other
Job Number 3300032105
Start Date
Open Date 06/15/2026
Closing Date 08/31/2027
About Buffalo Commons
Buffalo Commons is an academically rigorous, creative, and collaborative K-8 learning community that uses research-based practices and innovative programming to close the opportunity gap and prepare a diverse student body to lead successful lives which strengthen their communities.
This means providing best-in-class academic preparation, supporting each child in becoming an ethical decision-maker, offering all students the tools they need to thrive in our diverse world, and developing every child's sense of purpose.
About The Position
As the Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning, you will promote the success of all students by providing leadership to faculty in the areas of curriculum, instruction and assessment. By creating a collegial environment for faculty that promotes continuous improvement, collaboration, and creativity while developing and executing a sustainable framework for curriculum and instruction you will ensure the long term success of students and faculty. The Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning reports to the Head of School.
Academic Program Responsibilities
Assist leading the development and evaluation of the faculty by facilitating an annual goal setting process, bi-weekly coaching cycles, and evaluation cycles
Support the development of annual curriculum maps, unit plans, and lesson plans using principles of culturally responsive teaching, universal design for learning, and anti-bias education
Lead faculty in collecting, analyzing, and responding to student data
Support the planning and implementation of a comprehensive professional development calendar to support teacher development and student success
Lead and/or supervise the development of in-house curriculum
Create long-term strategies, with ED and leadership team, to promote student performance
School Leadership Responsibilities
Collaborates with the Leadership Team to build a joyful and rigorous school culture
Supports staff and faculty in fostering consistency in academic and behavioral expectations
Ensures that traditions and rituals that support the mission are built and maintained
About You Qualifications
Advanced degree in education or a related field
Track record of raising student achievement (preferably in a diverse urban charter school)
Two years of relevant experience with demonstrable success in a similar role (preferred)
Effective written, oral, and visual communications skills
Experience leading diverse teams (preferred)
Job Attachment View Attachment
Salary: From 60000.00
Salary: To 70000.00
Salary Competitive Y