Environmental Justice Teaching Fellow

Laurel School in Novelty, OH, is seeking an Environmental Justice Teaching Fellow to support high school students in an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on environmental justice. Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, leading community-building activities, providing feedback on student projects, and promoting mindfulness practices. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, a passion for environmental activism, and a collaborative spirit. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, with a full-time schedule and health insurance included.
About the position

The Environmental Justice Teaching Fellow at Laurel School is a collaborative and flexible role designed to support the inaugural cohort of high school students in an interdisciplinary, learner-centered, and experiential curriculum focused on environmental justice. The fellow will work closely with faculty to engage students in community-building activities, advocacy, and mindfulness practices, while also contributing to the continuous improvement of the program. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about environmental activism and education, with a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities
• Assist with interdisciplinary instruction and supervision of up to 15 high school students in a community-house setting.
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• Contribute to a positive and fun learning and working environment.
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• Plan and lead community-building activities.
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• Provide input and perspective to the development and continuous improvement of semester curriculum and programming.
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• Help students stay focused during asynchronous learning time.
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• Assist with content creation for social media to share student work and drive online engagement.
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• Confer with individual students and student teams about action project goals, timelines, and outcomes.
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• Provide feedback and help students ensure projects stay on track.
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• Practice and model mindful teaching and learning, minimizing outside distractions.
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• Engage in and lead restorative circles with faculty support.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in any field.
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• Clear desire and interest in addressing the holistic needs of high school students in an educational setting.
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• Experience or interest in environmental justice, sustainability, social justice, mindfulness, education, and/or advocacy and activism.
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• Desire to collaborate with community members including students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
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• Approaches challenges with curiosity and optimism.
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• Ready to seek and respond positively to feedback.
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• Brings joy and humor to their work with others in a variety of settings.
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• Enjoys spending time outdoors in all weather conditions; ability to hike flat, forested terrain in all weather conditions.
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• Experience with, or willingness to learn about interdisciplinary teaching, design thinking, experiential learning, and learner-centered instructional practices.
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• Possess or acquire and maintain a State of Ohio issued teaching certificate, non-tax certificate, or substitute certificate.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in environmental activism or community building.
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• Familiarity with mindfulness and restorative practices.

Benefits
• Competitive compensation
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• Comprehensive benefits package