Environmental Science Teacher - 9th/10th Grade - Part-time

p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:0pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"spanstrongEnvironmental Science Teacher - 9th/10th Grade Summer Institute/strong/span/pp style="line-height:1.656;margin-bottom:0pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"span style="font-size:10pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"Where:nbsp; IN PERSON atnbsp; 610 W 112th Street, New York, NYnbsp; 10025/span/span/pp style="line-height:1.656;margin-bottom:0pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"span style="font-size:10pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"When:nbsp; Weekly, October 2025 – June 2026/span/span/pp style="line-height:1.656;margin-bottom:0pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"span style="font-size:10pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"Time/Date: Saturdays Part Time Hour Paid/span/span/ppnbsp;/ppspanLiberty LEADS is a NYC-based college access program that has served over 200 underrepresented children between 5th and 12th grade each year since 1989.nbsp;Liberty LEADS was founded to empower youth by helping them attain higher education, embrace leadership engagement, and create a positive future for themselves and others.nbsp;Liberty LEADS provides an alternative learning environment in which young people can experience success as learners and increase their ability and motivation to graduate from high school and seek entry into postsecondary education and/or meaningful employment. The program is guided by the principle that all children have gifts, talents, and great potential and can contribute to one another's social and academic growth.nbsp;nbsp;/span/ppnbsp;/ppspanLiberty LEADS is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Environmental Science Teacher to lead a dynamic high school course for 9th and 10th graders focused on climate change and renewable energy while exposing students to different careers that exist within the field. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental science and a commitment to fostering environmental and climate literacy among students. This role requires a creative and innovative approach to teaching, utilizing hands-on projects, interdisciplinary learning, and up-to-date scientific research.nbsp;nbsp;/span/ppnbsp;/ppspanKey Responsibilities/span/ppspanCurriculum Development and Instruction:/span/pullispanDesign and implement engaging lesson plans that focus on climate change, renewable energy, and broader environmental issues. Instructors are urged to use and adapt existing curricula such as Green Design Lab by Solar One.nbsp;/span/lilispanFoster critical thinking and scientific inquiry by integrating real-world case studies that connect with the students, current events, and local environmental issues./span/lilispanGuide students through lab activities that can be done in the classroom, field studies, and experiments related to sustainability, energy sources, and environmental impacts./span/li/ulpspanStudent Engagement and Assessment:/span/pullispanCreate a classroom environment that encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and active participation in discussions on environmental topics./span/lilispanAssess student learning through a variety of methods including projects, presentations, and group activities./span/lilispanProvide meaningful feedback to students to support their academic growth and understanding of environmental science principles/span/li/ulpspanHands-On Learning and Projects:/span/pullispanDevelop and lead project-based learning experiences, such as energy audits, climate action projects, and experiments related to renewable energy sources (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.)./span/lilispanIf possible collaborate with community organizations, local environmental agencies, or green energy companies for experiential learning opportunities./span/li/ulpspanEnvironmental Advocacy and Leadership:/span/pullispanInspire and empower students to become environmental stewards and leaders in sustainability efforts within their school and community./span/li/ulpnbsp;/ppspanQualifications/span/pullispanBachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Earth Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)./span/lilispanTeaching certification or license in Secondary Education, with an emphasis on science subjects./span/lilispanExperience teaching or working in the fields of climate science, energy, or environmental sustainability./span/lilispanStrong understanding of current climate science, renewable energy technologies, and environmental policy./span/lilispanExcellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills./span/li/ulpnbsp;/ppspanstrongRequirements/strong/span/pullispanReliable WIFI and computer access/span/lilispanAttend mandatory curriculum planning session with co teachers and advisors (dates tbd)/span/lilispanAttend mandatory June 2025 Orientation (will be held on a Saturday TBD)nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/span/li/ulpspanstrongPhysical Requirements/strong/span/pullispanWalking up and down stairs up to and including the nine flights to the gym/span/lilispanSupervising and participating in outdoor activities such as walking up to 20 city blocks, hiking or other activities as named./span/li/ulpnbsp;/ppSALARY RANGE $40-$50 PER HOUR/ppnbsp;/ph2Company/h2divdiv Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.nbsp; /div div Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children. /div div At Bank Street’s Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children’s programs—Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS—foster children’s development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels. /div/div