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The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth 1100 Adams Ave Audubon PA 19403
JOB DESCRIPTION: ENGLISH TEACHER
Title: English Teacher
FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: Chief Schools Officer
Organization Summary:
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) is a social enterprise company serving the Greater
Philadelphia Area for over 50 years. Founded in 1970 and incorporated in 1983 TLC is an
entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education coaching and counseling services to
public school students and their families. For more information please visit
Position Summary: The English 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 English Teacher must demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in serving the
individualized instructional needs of the students assigned to the class. The English Teacher must
be able to work in a team environment with other educators special education staff counselors
and social workers. The English 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
o Develop a classroom culture where the Teacher is viewed as facilitator of the learning process
and not a lecturer
o Plans prepares and implements lesson plans that facilitate active learning
o Provides personalized support to each student to develop learning plans that matches each
students needs and abilities
o Utilizes Project-Based Learning (PBL) techniques
o Leverages technology to support and differentiate instruction
o Develops a multi-sensory learning environment
Facilitate Socioemotional Development
o Provides diverse opportunities to develop and enhance students social and emotional skills
o Promotes the overall wellness (physical mental social emotional) of each student
Conduct Assessments
o Assigns and grades classwork homework test and assignments
o 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
o Builds positive compassionate classroom communities that engage learners
o Implements evidenced based classroom management and positive behavior support strategies
Other Duties
o Actively participates in department school district and parent meetings
o Initiates and maintains close contact with parents/guardians of each student
o Communicates information regularly to students parents and districts regarding student progress
and student needs
o Updates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws district policies
and school regulations
o Assesses records and reports on the development progress goal attainment and behavior of
students
o Attends meetings as scheduled and necessary with counselors other staff and other members of the
Public-School District
Skills & Knowledge: Leadership and soft skills:
o Excellent communication and relationship building skills
o Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment team Technical skills:
o Proficient in subject matter taught
o Knowledge and experience with Microsoft programs
Education & Experience:
Bachelors Degree and Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in subject taught.
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.
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