Sustainability Coordinator

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.

The Sustainability Coordinator develops, maintains and implements school sustainability practices. The Coordinator is responsible for communicating initiatives-related activities and participating in special events. The Coordinator is responsible for providing a rich and engaging garden learning experience for students and organizing daily activities within the organization(s).

• Coordinate, develop and implement sustainability practices
• Coordinate school-wide sustainability initiatives and education
• Develop and maintain documentation of sustainability initiatives; photos, blog, videos
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor in relation to sustainability and garden education
• Ability to work effectively with children, teachers, staff and parents
• Ability to resolve conflict and manage challenging behaviors in a positive and constructive manner
• Collaborate with staff and administrators to enhance the school’s sustainability initiatives
• Builds involvement in and commitment to the school sustainability initiatives within the school community, including teachers, administrators, students, parents and community volunteers
• Maintain strong student management practices to create a positive and productive learning environment
• Works proactively, independently and collaboratively
• Adaptable and innovative approach to hands-on lesson facilitation
  Other duties as assigned

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Knowledge of sustainability, environmental science
• Minimum of 2 years of facilitation or teaching experience; outdoor group management experience preferred.

• 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.

• 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

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…