Educator

THE LINCOLN CENTER FOR FAMILY AND YOUTH • Norristown, PA

1d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Educator 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 Educator must demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in serving the individualized instructional needs of the students assigned to the class. Educator must be able to work in a team environment with other educators, special education staff, counselors, and social workers. Educator should possess a high degree of authenticity, kindness, and empathy while effectively maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to academic and socioemotional growth.

Requirements

• 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
• Bachelor’s degree and Pennsylvania teaching Certification in subject taught

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Learning: Develop a classroom culture where Educator 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.
• Assessments: Assigns and grades class work, 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.
• Positive Classroom Culture: Builds positive, compassionate classroom communities that engages learners; Finds and exchanges tips for coping with disruptive behaviors and managing distraction.
• Socioemotional Support: Provides diverse opportunities to develop and enhance students’ social and emotional skills; Promotes the overall wellness (physical, mental, social, emotional) of each student.
• Integral Partner: 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.
• Administrative Tasks: 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level