Science or Social Studies Educator for At-Risk Youth

The-Lincoln-Center-For-Family-; Audubon (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth seeks a Science or Social Studies Educator to provide academic instruction and socioemotional support to at-risk youth in grades 7-12 within an alternative school setting. The role emphasizes flexibility to meet individualized instructional needs and collaboration with a team of educators and support staff.

The Educator must demonstrate authenticity, kindness, and empathy while maintaining a productive classroom atmosphere conducive to academic and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Pennsylvania teaching Certification in subject taught
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment team
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft programs

Responsibilities

• Develop a classroom culture where Educator is facilitator of learning
• Plans, prepares and implements lesson plans for active learning
• Provides personalized support to each student to develop learning plans
• Utilizes Project-Based Learning (PBL) techniques
• Leverages technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Develops a multi-sensory learning environment
• Assigns and grades class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust facilitation strategies
• Maintains accurate and complete records of students’ progress
• Builds positive, compassionate classroom communities that engages learners
• Finds and exchanges tips for coping with disruptive behaviors and managing distraction
• Provides diverse opportunities to develop and enhance students’ social and emotional skills
• Promotes the overall wellness of each student
• 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

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PA teaching certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth seeks a Science or Social Studies Educator to provide academic instruction and socioemotional support to at-risk youth in grades 7-12 within an alternative school setting. The role emphasizes flexibility to meet individualized instructional needs and collaboration with a team of educators and support staff.

The Educator must demonstrate authenticity, kindness, and empathy while maintaining a productive classroom atmosphere conducive to academic and