Middle Level Science - Environmental Sustainability

TrulyHired; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a middle school environmental science and urban gardening teacher in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This position involves facilitating hands-on, experiential learning and integrating environmental science with urban gardening.

Responsibilities include developing lesson plans that meet education standards, managing outdoor learning environments, and engaging the community through garden projects. A bachelor's degree and teaching certification are required, alongside 2-3 years of relevant teaching experience.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience teaching middle school-aged children.
• Experience in urban agriculture, organic gardening, or environmental education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver environmentally based lesson plans.
• Manage outdoor classroom effectively with diverse student groups.
• Coordinate the harvesting of produce for community use.

Skills

Classroom management

Sustainable gardening techniques

Physical ability to work outdoors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Education, Botany, or related field

Valid state teaching certification

Job description

Job Description

The middle school environmental science and urban gardening teacher facilitates hands‑on, experiential learning. . The teacher will blend Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) with agricultural, ecological, and nutrition education. They manage the school's outdoor learning spaces, guiding students in planting, maintaining crops, and investigating local environmental issues.

Position Overview

The teacher will lead hands‑on, garden-based, and environmental science lessons for 6th-8th-grade students. This role bridges core STEM concepts with food justice, sustainability, and community engagement by utilizing the school garden as an active outdoor classroom.

Core Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Development (50%)

• Develop and deliver environmentally based, hands‑on lesson plans that align with state and NGSS science standards.
• Integrate urban gardening and agriculture into math, language arts, and social studies through collaborative interdisciplinary instruction.
• Teach ecology, botany, soil health, water conservation, and climate science using the school's raised beds, hydroponic systems, or greenhouse.
• Manage a safe and positive outdoor classroom, guiding diverse groups of middle school students through differentiated, inclusive programming.

Garden & Facility Management (35%)

• Plan and execute planting schedules tailored to the local growing season.
• Maintain the physical garden infrastructure, including composting systems, irrigation, raised beds, and tool storage.
• Procure supplies, seeds, and materials within an allocated budget.
• Coordinate the harvesting of produce, potentially supplying the school cafeteria, local food pantries, or student cooking workshops.

Community Engagement & Leadership (15%)

• Facilitate after‑school garden clubs, eco‑teams, or student‑led environmental action projects.
• Plan school‑wide or community garden workdays to bring students, families, and local volunteers together.
• Act as a liaison for community partners and seek out local grants or donations to support program infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Education, Botany, or a related field.
• Certification: Valid state teaching certification (e.g., Middle Childhood Science or Integrated Science).
• Experience: 2-3 years of experience teaching middle school‑aged children and working in urban agriculture, organic gardening, or environmental education.
• Skills: Excellent classroom management, proficiency in sustainable gardening techniques, and the physical ability to work outdoors year‑round.