Environmental Sustainability & Urban Gardening

Reynoldsburg City School District•Reynoldsburg, OH

About The Position

The Urban Gardening and Environmental Sustainability Teacher will plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for each student. Supervise students in a variety of school related settings. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes.

Requirements

At least 2-3 years of teaching experience middle-level aged youth (outdoor group management experience preferred)
Knowledge and skills in small-scale organic food production or home gardening
Knowledge of or interest in topics including urban gardening, botany, environmental science, health and nutrition, food systems, food access
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations including youth and adults
Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking skills
Ability to work independently and be flexible
Teachers understand the subject area content and clearly communicate how knowledge in the subject field is created, organized, and linked to other disciplines.
Generate multiple paths to mastery of standards through deeper learning experiences.
Use comprehensive planning skills to design effective instruction focused on rigorous academic content and 21st Century skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Science or Social Studies
Valid Ohio teaching certificate
Proper endorsements as required

Responsibilities

Facilitate garden science classes, incorporating both environmental science and nutrition education as they relate to the garden
Worksclosely with classroom teachers to develop lessons that support classroom teaching in a range of curriculum areas (science, social studies, mathematics, language arts, etc.)
Oversee and coordinate students’ hands-on experiences in the garden (planting, tending, harvesting and cooking)
Build involvement in and commitment to the school garden within the school community, including teachers, administrators, students, parents and volunteers
Build capacity within the school by co-teaching with classroom teachers, and developing teacher skills in outdoor classroom management techniques
Maintains the garden, coordinating volunteers and working with community partners to secure all needed supplies.
Conduct environmentally based lessons in both classroom and field settings.
Develop and deliver educational programming, specific to the sustainability of the environment.
Research and design curriculum and programs that promote environmental literacy
Develop and implement strategies to engage and educate students on environmental topics
Organize field trips and provide outdoor activities designed to foster understanding and appreciation of the environment
Collaborate with other environmental educators and organizations