School Garden Educator
Company: Strategic Energy Innovations
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: May 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Are you passionate about teaching and using school gardens as a
learning laboratory for elementary science education and
environmental literacy? SEI is seeking emerging education
professionals to join our Climate Corps Education Outside
AmeriCorps cohort in the 2022-23 school year to do just that! This
is a full-time, 11.5-month fellowship based out of our Bay Area
public school partner sites. Typical working hours are
Monday-Friday, during the school day. The position will start on
August 22nd, 2022, and end on August 2nd, 2023. While this is a
one-year commitment, we strive to maintain consistency for our
school sites and prioritize applicants who can make a two-year
commitment to their schools. WHAT IS A GARDEN EDUCATOR? Climate
Corps Education Outside (CCEO) is a full-time AmeriCorps Fellowship
program that offers emerging environmental educators extensive
professional development and training as they advance outdoor
science education in Bay Area public schools. We work with schools
in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose, and throughout San
Mateo County. In this fellowship you will be placed at an
elementary school and serve as the garden educator for your site,
teaching 10-16 garden lessons per week to students in grades K-5.
You will manage the on-campus garden and work to engage your school
community. As part of a cohort of 32 CCEO Fellows, you will also
participate in an ongoing training and professional development
program designed to support you in your role. You will provide
garden-based lessons that help students practice science and
connect to the natural world by maintaining inviting, educational,
and productive garden classrooms. You will work to build strong
relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, communicate
about their work, and identify and support needs in the school
community. CCEO serves a high percentage of low-income children and
many English-language learners, so Fellows must be committed to
social justice and willing to continually expand their cultural
competence and humility. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS You will receive a
living allowance stipend of $2,782.60 per month, will receive an
AmeriCorps Education Award (estimated amount of $10,000) upon
successful program completion, and will also be eligible to enroll
in SEI's Kaiser Premium healthcare plan at no cost. DIVERSITY,
EQUITY, & INCLUSION We seek candidates that share SEI's commitment
to equity and environmental justice, who share a commitment to work
and learn within an anti-oppression framework. Persons of color,
persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are
strongly encouraged to apply. SEI is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity,
inclusion, and equity. We believe that a wide array of perspectives
contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities
thrive. We strive to reflect diverse communities, especially those
most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental,
social, and economic injustices. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Authorized to
work in the US Have a high school diploma or GED Be 17 years old or
older Pass state criminal and FBI background checks Be negative for
tuberculosis Be able and willing to commit to the 11.5-month
service term Committed to Climate Corps Education Outside's mission
and vision A commitment to social justice and anti-racism The
ability to thrive in an environment characterized by significant
growth, ambiguity, and constant change The ability to self-direct
and juggle many tasks at once, fluidly shifting from one situation
or task to another Strong organizational skills and attention to
detail Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
skills Comfort speaking in front of students and working with
groups Be responsive to email, phone calls, and other means of
communication ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS College degree OR
equivalent experience Be able and willing to commit to 2
consecutive service years at a school site Experience teaching and
working with groups of students (especially ages 5-12) outdoors
Experience working with children and adults from diverse
backgrounds Experience with gardening or farming Experience
prioritizing and managing projects Fluency in Spanish or Chinese is
a plus, but not required POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Learning &
Teaching Outdoors (70% of time) Prepare for and teach multiple
lessons per day to various grade levels Create a safe and positive
outdoor classroom culture Apply equity and anti-racist lenses to
all teaching and learning with students Adapt and implement the
CCEO curriculum for your school site Collaborate with teachers to
integrate indoor and outdoor learning experiences Coordinate
harvesting, cooking, and eating in the garden with students Support
organizational data collection by accurately collecting and
tracking student attendance data Administer student assessments at
the beginning and end of the school year Community Engagement (15%
of time) Build strong relationships with community members in order
to serve the needs of the school and students Spread awareness of
the program through conversations, presentations, photos, blogging,
newsletters, bulletin board displays, etc. Engage parent and
community volunteers in the garden Seek out donations and grants to
support the garden space Support organizational data tracking by
accurately collecting and inputting data related to volunteer
engagement and grant seeking Outdoor Classroom Design (15% of time)
Collaborate with your school community to maintain and improve the
school garden Plant and maintain the school garden throughout the
school year and summer Develop site infrastructure to support
learning outcomes Purchase garden supplies and instructional
materials using provided site budget PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS SEI
requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19,
with exceptions made for health and/or religious reasons upon
discussion with our People Resources Department. This position
requires prolonged activity with some bending, stooping, and
stretching; eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient
to operate garden tools, a keyboard, telephone, photocopier,
calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of
hearing and eyesight to communicate with students as well as
maintain data records. Also requires flexibility to readily adapt
to a changing environment. HOW TO APPLY Applications will be
accepted on a rolling basis, with a 2nd round priority deadline of
Monday, May 2nd. Interested candidates should apply online here:
Climate Corps Education Outside Garden Educator 2022 ABOUT SEI We
are proud to provide a collaborative work environment filled with
people who are driven to make a difference in our communities! SEI
is a teams-based, non-profit organization based in the Bay Area, CA
dedicated to building leaders to drive sustainability solutions.
For over 24 years, SEI has partnered with schools, communities, and
businesses to develop a sustainability leadership pathway from
elementary school to early career. Our flagship programs educate
and empower students, workers, and emerging professionals to create
thriving, resilient communities.
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