This is an opportunity for summer employment for teachers who want to engage in an environmental enrichment program in Westchester County. Environmental Leaders of Colors provides hands-on environmental teaching to high school students at several sites throughout the county. Students learn basic scientific principles and how they apply to the environment and their communities.
- Teach daily curriculum.
- Lead simple science experiments and projects.
- Manage class resources and material.
- Create a nurturing and supportive learning environment.
- Ensure students' safety during class science projects.
- Monitor and assist interns.
- Attend program orientation meetings, staff meetings, and training sessions.
- Fill out daily student attendance.
- Attend field trips.
- Report to the summer program director.
- Must be able to commute to sites throughout Westchester County.
- Experienced teacher or teaching background.
- Understand simple scientific principles and convey them to students
- Be available from June to mid-August.
- Ability to interact well with preteens and teens.
- Willingness to go through a background check.
- Want to make a lasting impact in Environmental Justice Communities?
Instructor
June - August