Educator

Job DetailsJob Location: TLA - Norristown - Audubon, PA 19403

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth

1100 Adams Ave | Audubon, PA 19403

(610) 277-3715 | [email protected]

JOB DESCRIPTION: Educator

Title:

Educator

FLSA:

Exempt

Reports To:

Site Director

Organization Summary:

The Lincoln Center (TLC), established in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated in 1983 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is an entrepreneurial social enterprise dedicated to transforming lives and communities—one moment, one choice, one connection at a time. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, TLC operates across multiple states, delivering K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed training. TLC also partners with school districts, universities, hospitals, police departments, and other nonprofit organizations, providing consultation to secure federal and state grant funding

Position Summary:

The Teacher provides academic instruction and socioemotional support to at-risk youth, grades 7-12, in an alternative school setting. In an open, small classroom environment, the Teacher must demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in serving the individualized instructional needs of the students assigned to the class. The Teacher must be able to work in a team environment with other educators, special education staff, counselors, and social workers. The Teacher should possess a high degree of authenticity, kindness, and empathy while effectively maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to academic and socioemotional growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

Facilitate Learning

Develop a classroom culture where the Teacher is viewed as “facilitator” of the learning process and not a “lecturer”
Plans, prepares and implements lesson plans that facilitate active learning
Provides personalized support to each student to develop learning plans that matches each student’s needs and abilities
Utilizes Project-Based Learning (PBL) techniques
Leverages technology to support and differentiate instruction
Develops a multi-sensory learning environment

Facilitate Socioemotional Development

Provides diverse opportunities to develop and enhance students’ social and emotional skills
Promotes the overall wellness (physical, mental, social, emotional) of each student

Conduct Assessments

Assigns and grades classwork, homework, test and assignments
Monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust facilitation strategies
Maintains accurate and complete records of students’ progress

Develop Positive Classroom Culture

Builds positive, compassionate classroom communities that engage learners
Implements evidenced based classroom management and positive behavior support strategies

Other Duties

Actively participates in department, school, district and parent meetings
Initiates and maintains close contact with parents/guardians of each student
Communicates information regularly to students, parents, and districts regarding student progress and student needs
Updates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations
Assesses, records, and reports on the development, progress, goal attainment and behavior of students
Attends meetings as scheduled and necessary with counselors, other staff and other members of the Public-School District

Skills & Knowledge:

Leadership and soft skills:

Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment team

Technical skills:

Proficient in subject matter taught
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft programs

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree Education required
No Teaching Certification is required.

Other Duties:

This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment:

Small alternative, open-space school setting (grades 7-12)

Work Hours:

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, 43-week position

Travel:

Minimal travel

EEO Statement:

TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.

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