Job Description
The Opportunity
Environmental Charter Schools is seeking a talented and dynamic Environmental Science (Green Ambassador) passionate about preparing low-income students of color to create a more equitable and sustainable world.
Responsibilities
Maintain high expectations for all students and a deep belief that all students can learn
Be passionate about the environment and sustainability
Collaborate with teachers and administration to develop curriculum that uses the topics of food, water, energy, and waste as starting points for community-based environmental service learning
Coordinate field trips for Green Ambassador classes
Manage Green Ambassador budget in partnership with Principal and ECS development team
Monitor, implement, and sustain Green Ambassador grant funded projects
Communicate with partners to secure guest speakers and resources for students as needed
Collaborate with administrators to plan and provide effective professional development regarding sustainable practices, when needed throughout the year
Model a personal code of ethics aligned with ECS Mission and Vision
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Single Subject Science Credential with Biological Sciences emphasis
Experience teaching middle school or high school students
Environmental background preferred
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators
Commitment to the success of all students and the ECS mission, vision, and values
Company Description
About ECS
The mission of the Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) is to reimagine public education in low-income communities of color to prepare conscious, critical thinkers who are equipped to graduate from college and create a more equitable and sustainable world. Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) is a non-profit charter management organization with a growing network of free public schools in South Los Angeles. Environmental Charter Schools create and refine engaging, project-based, environmentally-themed, arts-integrated, social-justice driven, interdisciplinary curricula and assessments.
Since its inception in 2000, ECS has been providing students with a unique learning experience that utilizes environmental service learning to inspire our students to find authentic meaning in their studies. ECS now proudly serves over 1,200 students at two middle schools (Gardena and Inglewood) and two high schools (Lawndale and Gardena). ECS’ student achievement outcomes include: ECHS Lawndale ranks in the top 2% of public high schools in U.S. News & World Report, 100% of students graduate high school with the coursework necessary for admission to a four-year college or university, and 97% of students are admitted into a four-year college. Most of our students will be the first in their family to graduate from college.
About ECS \r\nThe mission of the Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) is to reimagine public education in low-income communities of color to prepare conscious, critical thinkers who are equipped to graduate from college and create a more equitable and sustainable world. Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) is a non-profit charter management organization with a growing network of free public schools in South Los Angeles. Environmental Charter Schools create and refine engaging, project-based, environmentally-themed, arts-integrated, social-justice driven, interdisciplinary curricula and assessments. \r\n\r\nSince its inception in 2000, ECS has been providing students with a unique learning experience that utilizes environmental service learning to inspire our students to find authentic meaning in their studies. ECS now proudly serves over 1,200 students at two middle schools (Gardena and Inglewood) and two high schools (Lawndale and Gardena). ECS’ student achievement outcomes include: ECHS Lawndale ranks in the top 2% of public high schools in U.S. News & World Report, 100% of students graduate high school with the coursework necessary for admission to a four-year college or university, and 97% of students are admitted into a four-year college. Most of our students will be the first in their family to graduate from college.