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EVCS is accepting applications for instructional positions for the 2026-2027 School Year.
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EVCS is accepting applications for:
- General Education Teachers K-6
- Content Area Middle School Teachers 7-8
- Special Education Teachers K-8
- Special Area Teachers K-8
- Instructional Assistants
Job Description: Human Resources Generalist
School: Elmwood Village Charter Schools (EVCS)
Location: Buffalo, NY (On-Site, Multi-Campus Support)
Status: Full-Time / Exempt
Reports to: Director of Operations
Oversees: Payroll Specialist & HR Assistant
About Elmwood Village Charter School
The Elmwood Village Charter Schools provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment that recognizes student capability, fosters their connectedness to their immediate and broader communities, and offers them ways to contribute to school life. EVCS believes that all students can and will learn at high levels when provided with the right learning conditions.
The Role
The Human Resources Generalist plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the HR department at Elmwood Village Charter Schools. This position is responsible for executing a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment and staffing, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, regulatory compliance, and maintaining accurate personnel records.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who thrives in an educational environment and is deeply committed to supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for our instructional and non-instructional staff.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
Recruitment, Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for instructional, administrative, and support staff (posting jobs, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, making offers, preparing offer letters, and providing a welcoming introduction to the EVCS work culture).
- Partner with leaders and hiring managers to identify staffing needs and talent gaps.
- Lead the onboarding process, ensuring all new hires complete required documentation, onboarding trainings, and background checks/fingerprinting clearance via the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
- Conduct new hire orientations to introduce employees to EVCS culture, policies, and benefits.
Benefits & Compensation Administration
- Coordinate open enrollment and administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans (including coordination with the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System – NYSTRS, if applicable).
- Assist employees with benefits inquiries, open enrollment periods, form completion, and life event changes.
- Oversee payroll processing and accurate tracking of hours, leaves of absence, paid time off (PTO), accurate deductions, and salary adjustments.
Compliance & Record Keeping
- Maintain meticulous, confidential personnel files in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as NYSED and charter authorizer requirements.
- Track and audit employee certifications, licenses, and continuing education credits to ensure compliance with New York State teaching requirements.
- Assist with annual reporting requirements (e.g., BEDS data, EEO-1, OSHA logs).
Employee Relations & Culture
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries regarding school policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
- Promote a positive, inclusive school culture aligned with EVCS’s core values of community, collaboration, and social justice.
- Assist leadership with the annual performance evaluation process.
Training and Compliance
- Organize annual required trainings and ensure employee completion (i.e. Title IX, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Violence/Safety)
- Conduct investigations related to policy violations, grievances, or complaints in accordance with EVCS policies, and federal and state laws
- Support managers with consistent application of corrective and disciplinary actions
- Serve as the Civil Rights Compliance Officer (CRCO) and Title IX Coordinator
- Collaborate with legal counsel to maintain the employee handbook annually
- Serve as the primary liaison with legal counsel in personnel matters
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field. Masters Degree highly valued.
- Certification: PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification highly preferred.
- Experience: 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a K-12 education setting, charter school, or non-profit organization.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of federal and New York State labor laws (FMLA, PFL, ADA, Workers’ Comp), and Title IX.
- Technology: Proficiency with HRIS platforms, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Payroll systems, and Microsoft Office Suite / Google Workspace.
- Discretion & Trust: Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost integrity.
- Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented school environment.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Philosophy: Deep alignment with the EVCS mission, including a commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, and student agency.
- Resilience: A proactive, “can-do” attitude and the ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced school environment.
- Cultural Competence: A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all HR practices.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience. (Salary range $50,000-$65,000)
- Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Plan)
- A supportive, mission-driven school culture.
- The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of students in the Buffalo community.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter via the school’s online application portal by clicking here.
EVCS prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex including pregnancy, gender, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest record, conviction record, familial status, domestic violence victim status, immigration or citizenship status, individual’s or dependent’s reproductive health decision making, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Description: Central Office Assistant
Status: Full Time Non-Exempt
Duration: 12 Month Employee
Location: Shared
Reports to: Director of Operations
Salary: $35,000-$40,000
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated, solutions-focused, driven person who will work in the following areas:
General Administration
- Serve as a reliable liaison between central office departments and campus main office staff
- Execute administrative tasks including data entry, filing, digital organization, and phone correspondence
- Manage special projects as assigned
Support for each department will include:
Admissions/Registrar
- Assist with registering new families, as assigned
- Update school files, as assigned, in the vault and electronically
- Perform and follow up on records requests throughout the year
- Assist with address changes and student billing
Business Office
- Assist with mailing, filing, data entry, etc.
- Special projects
Operations
- Oversee picture days for each school, in collaboration with the main office staff
- Manage walkie talkies, including distribution, programming, and light repair
- Help coordinate and execute district wide events, such as staff holiday party, meals for professional development, family events, etc, as assigned (with assistance from main office staff)
Communication & Community Outreach
- Assist with printing and distribution of materials
- Occasional outreach in the community in collaboration with other EVCS staff
Qualifications
Education:
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years of successful experience in a professional office setting; experience working within a K-12 school environment is highly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Google Workspace, MS Office, including Excel) and general knowledge of modern office systems.
Skills:
- Discretion: Proven ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptionally organized with a high degree of accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
- Follow Through: proven ability to perform tasks and project through completion.
- Communication and Collaboration: Ability to work with a wide-range of staff members and to communicate clearly and professionally.
What We Look For
We want someone who:
- Demonstrates commitment to the Mission and Core Values of Elmwood Village Charter School
- Has a passion and commitment for social justice, diversity, and equity
- Is committed to continuous improvement principles
- Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and is flexible
- Is solutions-oriented and completes tasks and projects effectively and in a timely manner
- Can communicate in a positive and professional manner
- Has strong oral and written communication skills
- Is able to build interpersonal relationships with diverse audiences
- Maintains a positive attitude, even in the face of pressure
- Is a team player and open to receiving feedback
Our Mission
The Elmwood Village Charter Schools provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment that recognizes student capability, fosters their connectedness to their immediate and broader communities, and offers them ways to contribute to school life. EVCS believes that all students can and will learn at high levels when provided with the right learning conditions.
Who we are
- We are passionate about social-emotional learning and believe it is as important as the academic curriculum, and children must meet with social success before they can achieve high levels of academic success.
- We have a strong belief in social justice and believe that every voice matters. We value diversity and a wide variety of perspectives. Our leaders are committed to preparing students to be critical thinkers who use their voices for active civic engagement.
- Our students are exposed to a strong academic program that emphasizes social responsibility, arts integration, multiculturalism, and community alliances.
- The EVCS community values relationships with our staff, students and families.
- Our students experience academic success in an intimate, peaceful, and diverse school community that appreciates different learning styles.
- Students know that they are valued and respected, and each one of them can contribute to school life.
- We put students first – all decisions are made around what is best for students.
- We act with urgency – we set a plan of action with urgency in response to student outcomes and needs.
- We always seek to be better – we believe seeking feedback and professional growth directly impacts students’ growth
- We work as a team – we collaborate to achieve shared goals.
What We Offer
EVCS offers an excellent working environment supported by our leadership team to ensure each person’s strengths can be utilized and fostered.
EVCS offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.
EVCS believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our community to thrive.
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Join Our Team
To apply to this opportunity, please send your resume and a cover letter via the school’s online application portal by clicking here.
Job Description: Administrative Assistant
School: Elmwood Village Charter School (EVCS)
Location: Buffalo, NY (Hertel or Days Park Campus)
Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt; 12-months
Reports to: Building Principal
Salary Range: $38,000-$42,500
About Elmwood Village Charter School
The Elmwood Village Charter Schools provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment that recognizes student capability, fosters their connectedness to their immediate and broader communities, and offers them ways to contribute to school life. EVCS believes that all students can and will learn at high levels when provided with the right learning conditions.
The Role
We are looking for a service-oriented Front Office Administrative Assistant with great interpersonal skills and attention to detail to provide administrative support to the school’s front office.
Position Summary
The Main Office Administrative Assistant manages the organization and logistics of main office operations, including student transportation. This role requires an exceptionally organized, empathetic, and detail-oriented professional who can multitask in a fast-paced environment, solve logistics challenges with urgency, and maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities
1. Main Office Operations
- Support the school receptionist as the primary point of contact for the school; greet visitors, answer phones, route calls, and respond to public inquiries with a professional, helpful, and welcoming demeanor.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and secure main office environment.
- Manage daily student attendance records, tracking tardies, early dismissals, and absences in the Student Information System (SIS).
- Collaborate with school leadership on tasks and communication related to EVCS attendance policies.
- Assist with the distribution of school mail, deliveries, and internal communications to staff and families.
- Provide administrative support to the Building Principal and leadership team as needed (e.g., filing, copying, drafting correspondence).
2. Transportation Coordination & Logistics
- Serve as the primary liaison between EVCS, families, the Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) Transportation Department, and independent bus vendors.
- Coordinate, update, and maintain accurate daily bus rosters, routes, and student transportation assignments.
- Manage the daily dismissal logistics, ensuring students are safely, accurately, and efficiently loaded onto the correct buses or directed to parent pick-up.
- Act with absolute urgency to resolve daily transportation issues, such as delayed buses, or inclement weather disruptions.
- Proactively communicate transportation updates, delays, or changes to parents and school staff via text, email, or phone alerts.
- Process and submit annual BPS transportation applications and required paperwork for eligible students, ensuring strict adherence to city and state deadlines.
3. Data Integrity & Compliance
- Ensure all student information and transportation data in the school’s database is accurate and updated in real-time.
- Manage the the collection and processing of school forms and information (e.g., change of address, emergency contact cards, do-not-photo permissions and custody records).
- Maintain all student files and records in compliance with FERPA regulations and fulfill records requests in a timely manner.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in an administrative assistant, secretarial, or customer service role (experience in a school or district setting is highly preferred).
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Google Workspace, and experience navigating Student Information Systems (e.g., PowerSchool, Infinite Campus).
- Core Competencies:
- The “Air Traffic Controller” Mindset: Ability to stay calm, focused, and polite under pressure during chaotic times of the day (like morning arrival and afternoon dismissal).
- Strong Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to think on your feet and resolve logistical issues independently and urgently.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary with overtime eligibility.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
- Retirement plan.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid vacation time.
- A supportive, team-oriented, and community-centric work environment.
To Apply
How to Apply
To apply to this opportunity, please send your resume and a cover letter via the school’s online application portal by clicking here.
EVCS prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex including pregnancy, gender, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest record, conviction record, familial status, domestic violence victim status, immigration or citizenship status, individual’s or dependent’s reproductive health decision making, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Why EVCS?
There are numerous reasons why EVCS is a great place to work.
- Make a Difference: Every employee who joins our community knows that they are making a difference in the lives of our students!
- Join a Supportive, Caring, Collaborative Community
- Engage in Continuous Improvement and ongoing Professional Development for every employee
- Grow from Instructional Coaches and Teacher Supports
- Low Student to Teacher Ratio
- Believe in Social Justice
- Wellness team
- Inclusive special education environment
- At risk support team
EVCS believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our community to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, EVCS prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex including pregnancy, gender, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest record, conviction record, familial status, domestic violence victim status, immigration or citizenship status, individual’s or dependent’s reproductive health decision making, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining and promoting all employees on an equal basis. Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. No employee shall be discriminated against based on any characteristic protected by law.
How We Operate
Staff Operating Values: Our goal at Elmwood Village is to operate as a team and as a community. We believe that we can best help our students achieve by exemplifying the four operating values below. These operating values inform our staff selection, recruitment, and evaluation.
We put students first.
• Decisions are made around what is best for students
• Fun and joy are purposefully built into daily routines and lessons
• Student-led discussions are frequent
• Opportunities for academic choice are extensive
• Students engage with the world outside the classroom through field trips, guest speakers, etc.
• Rigor is built in to each lesson
• Differentiation occurs to meet the needs of all learners
• We set an example for our students by acting and dressing in a professional manner
We act with urgency.
• Conversations focus on solutions and outcomes
• Challenges to performance are pro-actively communicated
• We set a plan of action with urgency in response to student outcomes and needs
• Actions are characterized by a sense of urgency and strategic planning
• Every minute counts; the pace of instruction is quick with very little down-time
• Instructional team is up moving around the room working with students, not behind a desk
• Completion of tasks and submission of paperwork is punctual
• We put our own new learning into practice with urgency
We always seek to be better.
• We believe seeking feedback and professional growth directly impacts students’ growth
• Changes in practice, based on reflection, are evident
• Help is asked for
• Writing is revised and/or checked to be error-free
• Actions demonstrate a willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty
• Actions demonstrate an eagerness to try new ideas
We work as a team.
• The good of the group outweighs the good of the individual
• Our communication is direct and sensitive
• Active listening/understanding of other perspectives is apparent during dialogue
• Tone is patient
• Time and place is considered when bringing up issues
• We collaborate to achieve shared goals
• Responsibilities are fulfilled
