Environmental Literacy Fellow VISTA
| Catalyst Public Schools is a Kindergarten through 12th grade public school, free of tuition and admission requirements, serving the greater Bremerton region. At Catalyst Public Schools, we are committed to fostering a nurturing and innovative learning environment where every student can thrive. Our focus on holistic education ensures that students are not only academically proficient but also emotionally and socially equipped to face the challenges of tomorrow. As part of a broader collaboration with Great Peninsula Conservancy, the Environmental Literacy Fellow will help expand environmental literacy and sustainability education within the school community. This member will work closely with educators, students, and community partners to develop and implement educational programming that integrates environmental concepts aligned with state standards and community values. | |
| Member Duties : The Environmental Literacy Fellow VISTA will build capacity for Catalyst Public School’s (CPS) K-12 environmental education through curriculum development, outreach coordination, and by fostering connections between students, educators, and the broader community. The VISTA member will write standards-based curriculum; partner with teachers to integrate hands-on, outdoor education into classroom learning; coordinate outdoor excursions; promote student participation in environmental stewardship; and pursue additional resources to support the VISTA project. Under the guidance of CPS High School Principal, the VISTA member will build capacity for the school to better integrate environmental literacy lessons into its core curriculum. The VISTA member will also work closely with local land trust Great Peninsula Conservancy (GPC) and its team of VISTA Fellows to support the growth of the Land Labs Program (a conservation education program implemented in CPS classrooms) | |
| Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . | |
| *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits. | |
| Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended . |
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| Service Areas : Education , Environment . |
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| Skills : Education , Environment , Youth Development , Teaching/Tutoring . |
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