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 https://TheLincolnCenter.com
Position Summary:
This position will provide college preparation services for middle and/or high school students in a Montgomery County School District in order to meet the requirements of the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) program. The GEAR UP program is funded by a U.S. Department of Education grant and provides services and resources to a cohort of students with the goal of increasing high school graduation and college awareness, acceptance, and readiness.
Duties & Responsibilities:
This position may be assigned any of the following activities, duties, or responsibilities as assigned by the District's Project Director or TLC's Director of School-based Staffing. This list is not a comprehensive listing and may change at any time with or without notice. Direct Student Services Provide direct academic tutoring assistance, with an emphasis in middle and high school math or science Provide a variety of academic materials and resources Ensure high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of subjects while maintaining high flexibility Assess, record and report on students' development, progress, goal attainment and behavior Encourage and monitor the progress of students and use information to adjust teaching strategies Communicate necessary information regularly to students and school staff regarding students' progress and needs Coordination and Collaboration Increase college awareness and readiness by assisting in GEAR UP activities including counseling, mentoring, tutoring, remediation, enrichment, summer programs, college visits, job shadowing, and financial literacy workshops Assist in coordination of coaching, counseling, mentoring, and tutoring activities at participating schools Assist teachers with planning and delivering of tutoring and mentoring services Collaborate and coordinate with district personnel, school staff, and GEAR UP partners to provide services and resources to participating cohort students Act as the liaison between the TLC and School District administration and teachers Data Collection and Tracking Collaborate with GEAR UP evaluator to track all student-level activities Maintain accurate documentation of service objectives and outcomes as well as other services in accordance with GEAR UP guidelines Meetings and Conferences Attend required meetings, training/education, including GEAR UP conferences as requested
Skills & Knowledge:
Strong middle and high school math and/or science skills Strong relationship- and team-building skills Ability to communicate clearly Strong organizational skills Ability to be flexible and meet deadlines Multi-tasking capability
Detail-oriented Education and Experience:
Associates or Bachelor's degree required. Experience in Math or Science instruction preferred.
Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or 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:
School settings
Work Hours:
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, 12-month position
Travel:
Travel to designated school district sites.
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
