The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
1100 Adams Ave | Audubon, PA 19403
(610) 277-3715 | jobs@TheLincolnCenter.com
JOB DESCRIPTION: Science or Social Studies Educator
Title: Science or Social Studies Educator
FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: Chief Schools Officer
Organization Summary:
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1983, TLC is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities—one moment, one choice, one connection at a time. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed training. Additionally, TLC collaborates with school districts, universities, hospitals, police departments, and nonprofit organizations, offering consultation services to secure federal and state grant funding
Summary:
The Educator 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 Educator must demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in serving the individualized instructional needs of the students assigned to the class. Educator must be able to work in a team environment with other educators, special education staff, counselors, and social workers. Educator should possess a high degree of authenticity, kindness, and empathy while effectively maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to academic and socioemotional growth.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Facilitate Learning
- Develop a classroom culture where Educator 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
Conduct Assessments
- Assigns and grades class work, 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 engages learners
- Finds and exchanges tips for coping with disruptive behaviors and managing distraction
Provide Socioemotional Support
- Provides diverse opportunities to develop and enhance students’ social and emotional skills
- Promotes the overall wellness (physical, mental, social, emotional) of each student
Be an Integral Partner
- 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
Perform Administrative Tasks
- 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
Required Skills:
- 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:
Bachelor’s degree and Pennsylvania teaching Certification in subject taught
Work Environment:
Small alternative, open-space school setting (grades 7-12) in Exton, PA
Work Hours:
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, 43-week position
Travel:
Minimal travel
EEO Statement:
TLC 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.
Other Duties:
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
