Science Teacher

3 weeks ago

Chester, United States The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth Full time

Title: Science 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 Science 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 Science Teacher must demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in serving the individualized instructional needs of the students assigned to the class. The Science Teacher must be able to work in a team environment with other educators, special education staff, counselors, and social workers. The Science 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 student's 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
"Transforming lives and communities - one moment, one choice, one connection at a time"

o Monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust facilitation strategies
o 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:
Bachelor's 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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