Certified Teacher

Tlcacademies; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth in Audubon, PA seeks a Certified Teacher to educate students with subject-specific instruction while guiding adolescents through social and emotional development. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Chief Schools Officer and emphasizes trauma-informed, evidence-based practices in a K-12 setting.

You will plan engaging lessons, assess progress, collaborate with families and school districts, and contribute to a supportive classroom culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and Pennsylvania Teaching Certification.
• Experience teaching in a K-12 setting.
• Ability to support social-emotional development.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and implement Project-Based Learning (PBL).
• Foster socioemotional development and student well-being.
• Assess and record student progress and communicate findings.
• Communicate with parents, guardians and school districts regarding student progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Subject matter expertise

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Pennsylvania Teaching Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Certified Teacher# Certified TeacherHot JobStart Date 07/29/2026## Description| | || --- | --- || | The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth 1100 Adams Ave | Audubon, PA 19403 [phone] | [e-mail] **JOB DESCRIPTION: CERTIFIED TEACHER** || | || **Title:** | Certified Teacher || | || **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 || **Position Summary:** | The Teacher educates students, focusing on subject-specific instruction while guiding students through early adolescence. They balance academic teaching with social, emotional, and behavioral support during a key developmental stage. || **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 and Pennsylvania Teaching Certification || **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:** | Transition Classroom in Coatesville, PA || **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. |