Position Overview
We seek a dynamic, innovative educator to design and lead a K-8 environmental learning program that transforms our natural area, Falk Woods, and the greater Pittsburgh region into a living laboratory for inquiry, stewardship, and real-world problem solving.
Building on a beloved 20-year legacy, this role will reimagine and modernize a future-facing model of environmental educational learning through:
- Place-based and outdoor learning
- High-quality Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Ecological action research, such as Citizen Science
- Authentic partnerships with local organizations and universities
- Commitment to progressive and constructivist education
- Positioning the school as a regional and national leader in environmental PBL
Students will not simply learn about the environment - they will investigate, contribute, and take action.
Vision for the Program
The Environmental Learning & Outdoor Education program is envisioned as:
- A core pillar of our progressive laboratory school model
- A pathway to building reverence for our natural world
- A space for developing mindfulness and reflective practices
- A K-8 vertically aligned experience grounded in developmental practice
- A bridge between campus ecology, the greater Pittsburgh area, and beyond
- A hub for student voice, agency, and real-world impact
Through partnerships and real-world inquiry, students will engage in:
- Ecological action research
- Authentic problem-solving
- Community-based environmental stewardship
- Mindful observation, sketching, and other creative practices
