The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth 1100 Adams Ave | Audubon, PA 19403
(610) 277-3715 | jobs@TheLincolnCenter.com
JOB DESCRIPTION: ELL (English Language Learner) TEACHER
Title: ELL (English Language Learner) Teacher
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 ELL 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.
The ELL Teacher helps students learning English as an additional language by providing instruction,
collaborating with other educators, assessing progress, and ensuring compliance with educational
regulations.
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
o Teach English language development lessons.
o Work with classroom teachers and specialists to support ELL students.
o Assess student progress using tests and evaluations.
o Advocate for ELL students and act as a liaison between school and families.
o Complete required documentation for compliance with regulations
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
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.
