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).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SCHEDULE WORK YEAR

Work Year Calendar: 10.5 month (August 2026 - June 2027)

BENEFITS

403 (b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Credit Union Membership

Before and after school childcare

Community Roots Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.