Classroom Sustainability Associate for Stop Waste.Org

Classroom Sustainability Associate (Job # CSA1) – Intern/Hourly Intermittent
20-30 hours a week $25.00 per hour; no fringe benefit (except for FICA)
(Two Positions Available)
Start Date: 9/12/11
End Date: 6/15/12
Deadline for the receipt of applications is Monday, July 25th, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Applications sent by email preferred.
Postmarked applications and materials will be accepted if email is not an option. Faxed applications and late
submittals will not be accepted. Please refer to application procedures for submitting your materials.
The Position
The Classroom Sustainability Associates provide opportunities for teachers and students to directly contribute to the
sustainability of their school and community by providing in-class teacher training and instructional support for student
action projects that enable 4th and 5th grade public school classrooms throughout Alameda County to contribute to the
sustainability of their school and community. Students are engaged in sustainability issues though an educational
approach which includes: an introduction of environmental principles, student-led environmental audits of school and
home resource use, activities for student action to reduce the school’s environmental footprint, outreach and education by
students to the larger community, and reflection on and celebration of progress and achievements. For more information
on the irecycle@school program visit www.stopwaste.org.
The position(s) receive day-to-day direction from a Program Specialist, oversight from a Program Manager and reports to
work at the StopWaste.Org agency office in Oakland CA. Candidate must be willing to travel to multiple school sites
throughout Alameda County.
Selected candidate(s) for the position must be able to provide own means of transportation and may have access to City
Care Share for the purpose of traveling to and from various school sites located in Alameda County.
This position is a Monday thru Thursday position, including some Friday and scheduled weekends classes and events.
StopWaste.Org
StopWaste.Org is the Alameda County Waste Management Authority and Recycling Board, an integrated public agency
whose mission is to provide the most environmentally sound waste management program for the people of Alameda
County. The Agency is charged with providing programs to reduce the amount of material going into landfills.
www.stopwaste.org
Example of Duties
Student Action Project instructional support and in-class Teacher Training
 Facilitate, teach independently and co-teach classroom presentations which include: demonstrations of
sustainability principles and methods of environmental education instruction, classroom instruction with a variety
of hands-on lessons which may include setting up; maintaining and harvesting a worm composting bin;
conducting classroom and school-wide waste audits; providing age-appropriate examples of reduce, reuse,
recycle, and compost for students.
 Facilitate hands-on activities and student-led action projects that encourage the adoption of sustainable behaviors
at school and at home by exploring a variety of environmental pathways including household hazardous waste,
food scrap recycling, Bay-Friendly gardening and other waste reduction topics.
 Assist with classroom set-up and clean-up including preparing participating classrooms, lesson props and visuals,
and pre-and post- lesson materials for teachers.
 Order, compile, maintain and distribute classroom materials and kits.
 Assist with Teacher Trainings and other school events.
 Conduct information gathering and research to update classroom curriculum as needed to ensure accuracy and
quality of program.
 Assist with marketing of Student Action Project which includes: visiting schools; preparing mailings; and
communicating with teachers.
 Provide activities that engage families in sustainable behaviors through school site and community events based
on availability.
 Assist with program development and classroom evaluation process and other tasks as needed.
Classroom Sustainability Technical Assistance
 Assist classrooms with Green Star School registration and calculating sustainability measures at school and at
home using sustainability calculators.
 Assist with providing technical assistance to teachers and providing ongoing maintenance strategies for classroom
worm bins and demonstration bins and recycling systems.
 Assist with action project teacher training workshops.
 Assist with other tasks, programs and events related to the irecycle@school program as needed.
Administrative
 Assist with teacher registration process including registering and confirming presentations, assembling teacher
confirmation packets, copying handouts, compiling program materials, and communicating with teachers or
schools by phone, fax or email.
 Enter registrations, evaluation data and other pertinent information into schools database, online evaluation
survey, and other logs or spreadsheets.
 Document and report school case studies, quarterly and end-of-year final report.
 Track and document work hours, mileage to and from schools and programmatic expenses incurred.
 Participate in regular meetings and debriefing Agency staff regarding Student Action Project and administrative
functions connected to the program.
 Provide regular communication with administrators, teachers and parents through in-person meetings, telephone
and emails.
 Coordinate with transfer station fieldtrip staff and assist with other tasks related to the irecycle@ school
Education Center fieldtrip program in San Leandro and Fremont as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of education and/or experience in teaching environmental content to students (primarily elementary grades) in
formal and non-formal education setting. Knowledge of the integrated waste management hierarchy and the concepts of
reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost and/or other sustainability issues.
ABILITY
Ability to organize thoughts and effectively communicate both orally and in writing; be self-directed; manage personal
time and be punctual; prioritize tasks; exhibit willingness to learn new skills; communicate and participate in a team
setting; lift 50 pounds; work in an outdoor setting where there are loud sounds, dust, and various weather conditions.
SKILLS
Proven ability to work in a team setting and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues,
partners, and the public and provide quality customer service. Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets,
database entry, e-mail and Internet research.
EDUCATION /TRAINING
Any combination of experience and education that would demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities
for the position: a typical way to obtain this knowledge would be a bachelor's degree with college course work in
education, environmental education, environmental science or related field or experience providing environmental
education or working with school age students. Training in classroom management tools and techniques.
Desirable Qualifications
Familiarity with communities in Alameda County, familiarity with current waste management and sustainability issues
and practices, ability to speak and write in Spanish or experience working with elementary school English Language
Learners.
Hours and Rate of Pay
Start Date: Positions are available starting September 12th, 2011.
End date: June 15th, 2012
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Hours: between 20-30 hours per week, average 30 hrs. per week -- up to 1,000 hours during the 2011-12 fiscal year
ending June 30, 2012. May occasionally include late afternoon, Saturdays, and evening hours; these would be scheduled
in advance.
Example Schedule:
Monday 10:00 – 4:00
Tuesday 8:00 – 4:00
Wednesday 8:00 – 4:00
Thursday 8:00 – 4:00
Friday
plus scheduled Friday and weekend
classes and events.
Application Procedure:
Applications and correspondence will be accepted through email. Please email the following documents to
jobs@stopwaste.org and reference job number CSA1 in your cover letter and email subject line.
1. Cover Letter referencing job number
2. StopWaste.Org Application
3. Resume
The required application can be downloaded at www.stopwaste.org/docs/application.pdf.
Once your application materials has been received you will received a confirmation email. Please check your spam filter
if you do not receive an emailed confirmation from jobs@stopwaste.org within 2 business days. In addition, all other
written correspondence will be by email.
If you are unable to submit materials by email, please mail a cover letter, resume and required application to:
StopWaste.Org
Attn: Schools Program
Classroom Sustainability Associate Position Application
1537 Webster Street
Oakland, Ca. 94612
Phone: (510) 891-6500
Deadline for the receipt of applications is 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 25th, 2011.
No postmarks or faxed applications accepted. Late submittals will not be accepted.
Nothing contained in this job announcement is intended to create an employment contract, implied or explicit with the
Alameda County Waste Management Authority and Recycling Board. An Equal Opportunity Employer