Environmental Science Teacher - 9th/10th Grade Summer Institute

Description:

Position: Environmental Science Teacher - 9th/10th Grade Summer Institute

Pay rate: $35-$50 per hour

Liberty LEADS is a NYC-based college access program that has served over 200
underrepresented children between 5th and 12th grade each year since 1989.
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. 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.



Liberty 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. Working with Solar One’s Green Design Lab, the
teacher would split up the 16 days between field trips to the Solar One’s lab
and follow up lessons at Bank Street that would work in conjunction with the
experiments and field trips led by Solar One instructors.

Selected applicants will be responsible for developing and implementing a
16-day, project-based curriculum. For the interview, we ask that applicants
present ideas for the purpose and theme of their ideal summer experience.
Programming begins June 29th 2026 and meets Mondays through Thursday for four
weeks culminating with a final presentation on July 23 th. All applicants must
be available for all 16 days of programming from 9 am to 330 pm. Lunch is
provided and spent with the students.



Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Development and Instruction:

* Design 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.

* Foster critical thinking and scientific inquiry by integrating real-world
case studies that connect with the students, current events, and local
environmental issues.

* Guide students through lab activities that can be done in the classroom,
field studies, and experiments related to sustainability, energy sources, and
environmental impacts.

Student Engagement and Assessment:

* Create a classroom environment that encourages collaboration,
problem-solving, and active participation in discussions on environmental
topics.

* Assess student learning through a variety of methods including projects,
presentations, and group activities.

* Provide meaningful feedback to students to support their academic growth and
understanding of environmental science principles

Hands-On Learning and Projects:

* Develop and lead project-based learning experiences, such as energy audits,
climate action projects, and experiments related to renewable energy sources
(solar, wind, geothermal, etc.).

* If possible collaborate with community organizations, local environmental
agencies, or green energy companies for experiential learning opportunities.

Environmental Advocacy and Leadership:

* Inspire and empower students to become environmental stewards and leaders in
sustainability efforts within their school and community.



Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Earth Science, or a
related field (Master’s degree preferred).
* Teaching certification or license in Secondary Education, with an emphasis on
science subjects.
* Experience teaching or working in the fields of climate science, energy, or
environmental sustainability
* Experience working with students with learning differences preferred.
* Strong understanding of current climate science, renewable energy
technologies, and environmental policy.
* Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills.



Requirements

* Attend mandatory curriculum planning session with co teachers and advisors
(dates TBD)
* Attend mandatory Saturday June 2026 Orientation (date TBD)
* Reliable WIFI and computer access

Physical Requirements

* Walking up and down stairs up to and including the nine flights to the gym
* Supervising and participating in outdoor activities such as walking up to 20
city blocks, hiking or other activities as named.



Please forward cover letter and resume to: Ana Lisa Tiburcio, Director
(atiburcio@bankstreet.edu [atiburcio@bankstreet.edu]) and Marisol Saks,
Assistant Director (msaks@bankstreet.edu)




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.
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.
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.

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