Educator

The Lincoln Center For Family And Youth; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth seeks an Educator to provide academic instruction and socioemotional support to at‑risk youth in an open, small classroom setting for grades 7–12, collaborating with educators, counselors and social workers to foster growth.

This full‑time position in Exton, PA requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education; prior teaching experience with youth is valued, and there is a strong emphasis on authentic, empathetic instruction and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans for active learning in an open, small classroom.
• Collaborate with educators, counselors and social workers to support socioemotional growth.
• Assess, monitor and document student progress, adjusting facilitation strategies as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate with parents/guardians and districts.

Skills

Excellent communication and relational

Teamwork in multi-disciplinary setting

Proficient subject matter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: TLA - Exton - Exton, PA 19341

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth 1100 Adams Ave | Audubon, PA 19403 [phone] | [e-mail]

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.