Environmental Educator

Clean Memphis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating youth, engaging leadership, and empowering communities to sustain a cleaner Memphis. During the 2020-2021 school year, we worked with over 9,000 students to provide standards-based, hands-on environmental science education both virtually and in-person.  

Clean Memphis is seeking a full-time certified teacher to deliver high-level curriculum to schools throughout Shelby County and assist with a wide variety of projects and activities that support our overall mission.  

Clean Memphis staff works closely together to support our mission. The ideal candidate will complement and bolster our existing relationships. 

Job Responsibilities 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Build and maintain relationships at student, teacher, and school levels  

Support schools through the Sustainable Schools Challenge 

Offer high-level, in-class environmental science education programs 

Plan and implement service-learning projects that strongly align to presentation content 

Track data related to educational presentations and service-learning projects 

Assist in the growth and development of the overall education program, including leading and assisting teachers to conduct civic science projects 

Prep and maintain education materials 

Assist with curriculum development 

Additional Responsibilities: 

Assist Clean Memphis team as needed with the following: 

Volunteer and project coordination 

Fundraisers and other special events 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision 

Creative problem-solver with a high standard of quality 

Energetic and enthusiastic attitude 

Strong written and oral communication skills 

Able to communicate effectively with a variety of people in a variety of settings, with an emphasis on cultural competency 

Able to teach elementary, middle, and high school students 

Able to work independently while being responsive to the needs of schools and other Clean Memphis staff 

Able to build partnerships and ongoing relationships 

Able to tailor instruction to deliver grade and age-appropriate presentations 

Able to work in a small, fast-paced organization and to be flexible 

Able to work outside on occasion 

Familiar with Memphis history, neighborhoods, and schools (especially Shelby County Schools) 

Familiar with environmental issues and sustainability efforts in Memphis 

Qualifications & Requirements 

4-year bachelor’s degree required 

Teaching experience required 

Teaching certification/license required 

Environmental science background preferred  

Must pass a background check (required by Shelby County Schools) 

Must be able to work outside on occasion 

Able to work occasional evenings and weekends (preferred) 

Compensation 

The salary for this position is $50,000 per year. We provide stipends for phone and health insurance as well as generous paid time off.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit both a resume and cover letter to Michelle Cowan, Director of Education, through our website at www.cleanmemphis.org/careers.  

We will be accepting applications through Friday, August 12, 2022.