Certified Teacher

The-Lincoln-Center-For-Family-and-Yout; Lower Providence Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth seeks a Certified Teacher to educate students and support social, emotional, and behavioral development during early adolescence.

The full-time position is 40 hours per week, 43 weeks per year, based in the Coatesville, PA transition classroom. Candidates hold Pennsylvania teaching certification and a bachelor’s degree, with experience in K-12 settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania teaching certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field is required.
• Experience working with adolescents is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and develop lesson plans.
• Assess student progress and maintain records.
• Support socioemotional development and positive classroom culture.
• Communicate with parents and guardians regularly.
• Collaborate with school staff and counselors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Pennsylvania Teaching Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth1100 Adams Ave | Audubon, PA 19403(610) 277-3715 | [e-mail] DESCRIPTION: CERTIFIED TEACHERTitle:Certified TeacherFLSA:ExemptReports To:Chief Schools OfficerOrganization 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 fundingPosition 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 & ResponsibilitiesFacilitate LearningDevelop 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 learningProvides personalized support to each student to develop learning plans that matches each student’s needs and abilitiesUtilizes Project-Based Learning (PBL) techniquesLeverages technology to support and differentiate instructionDevelops a multi-sensory learning environmentFacilitate Socioemotional DevelopmentProvides diverse opportunities to develop and enhance students’ social and emotional skillsPromotes the overall wellness (physical, mental, social, emotional) of each studentConduct AssessmentsAssigns and grades classwork, homework, test and assignmentsMonitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust facilitation strategiesMaintains accurate and complete records of students’ progressDevelop Positive Classroom CultureBuilds positive, compassionate classroom communities that engage learnersImplements evidenced based classroom management and positive behavior support strategiesOther DutiesActively participates in department, school, district and parent meetingsInitiates and maintains close contact with parents/guardians of each studentCommunicates information regularly to students, parents, and districts regarding student progress and student needsUpdates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulationsAssesses, records, and reports on the development, progress, goal attainment and behavior of studentsAttends meetings as scheduled and necessary with counselors, other staff and other members of the Public-School DistrictSkills & Knowledge:Leadership and soft skills:Excellent communication and relationship building skillsAbility to work effectively on a multi-treatment teamTechnical skills:Proficient in subject matter taughtKnowledge and experience with Microsoft programsEducation & Experience:Bachelor’s Degree and Pennsylvania Teaching CertificationOther 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, PAWork Hours:This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, 43-week positionTravel:Minimal travelEEO 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.