Sustainability & Education Specialist

OVERVIEW
The mission of the Community Care Club (CCC), which is associated with Community Roots Academy (CRA) public K-8 charter school, is to provide children ages four years and nine months through 14 years old with quality enrichment activities before and after school, as well as with full-day camps during the fall, winter, spring and summer breaks. All of our programs are conducted in a safe, educational and fun environment. We encourage our children to explore their potential through project-based learning, creativity and play.
Key Roles
Develop and implement sustainability/outdoor education programs for CRA and CCC - reporting to CCC Director
Develop and implement engaging sustainability/outdoor education lessons for K- 5 students to be led 3 times a week.
Develop and implement programs during camps (School Holiday Camp)
Coordinate, develop and implement sustainability practices - reporting to Co-Founder
Coordinate school-wide sustainability initiatives and education including leading the student Green Team program daily
Develop and maintain documentation of sustainability initiatives; photos, blog, videos
Recess supervision and program leadership - reporting to CCC Director
Assist in recess supervision daily
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High school graduate or equivalent
Knowledge of sustainability, environmental science
Minimum of 2 years of facilitation or teaching experience; outdoor group management experience preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must pass fingerprint clearance, TB test, pre-employment physical, and provide immunization record of measles and pertussis vaccines.
Must complete required trainings upon Hire: CPR, First Aid, Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment and Pest Management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITIES
Child development principles and age-appropriate activities for K–8th grade
Playground and classroom safety standards, including California Community Care Licensing regulations
Positive behavior support and conflict resolution strategies for school-aged children
Effective communication and relationship-building with children, families, and school staff
Strong leadership and group management abilities with school-aged children
Communicate effectively with a wide variety of personalities
Work cooperatively with others
Maintain professionalism, be flexible, and have a positive attitude
Creative planning and facilitation of age-appropriate clubs, games, and enrichment activities
Conflict resolution and positive behavior reinforcement techniques
Understand, implement, and give oral and written directions in English
Observe health, safety, and child care licensing regulations
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Observe students and maintain order
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see and observe students; walk and/or stand for extended periods of time; hear and speak to exchange information
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to possess dexterity of hand and fingers; kneel, bend at the waist, sit on the floor, climb stairs, and reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to perform assigned duties; lift light objects.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone
Duties are normally performed in a school, classroom, playground and/or other outdoor environments
Duties may be performed in seasonal heat, sun, and cold or adverse weather, or on field trips away from school
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Reasonable accommodations

Employment type
full time (40hours)

Work arrangement
No