Sustainability Coordinator

Communityrootsacademy; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403 (b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Credit Union Membership

Before and after school childcare

Job summary

Community Roots Academy is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator to develop, implement, and communicate sustainability practices across our K–8 environment. You will lead garden education experiences and coordinate school-wide initiatives, engaging students, staff, and families in hands-on projects.

The role requires 2+ years of facilitation or teaching experience, strong knowledge of environmental science, and the ability to manage groups in outdoor settings, indoors, and during field activities.

Qualifications

• Must pass fingerprint clearance, TB test, pre-employment physical, and immunization record of measles and pertussis vaccines.
• Must complete CPR, First Aid, Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment and Pest Management trainings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop and implement sustainability practices.
• Coordinate school-wide sustainability initiatives and education.
• Develop and maintain documentation of sustainability initiatives: photos, blog, videos.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance school sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain strong student management to create a positive learning environment.
• Work independently and with others in garden education activities.
• Adapt hands-on lesson facilitation for diverse groups of students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Environmental science

Facilitation experience

Teaching experience

Outdoor group management

Child development awareness

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.