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Clean Economy Educator—guest speaker/substitute teacher in middle and high schools
We All Need Food and Water is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to inspiring climate solutions through storytelling, education, and community engagement. Our programs equip youth and communities with practical knowledge about protecting humanity's vital resources—food, water, air, and each other—while building pathways to meaningful careers in the clean economy. Through engaging, solution-focused educational experiences, we help young people see themselves as part of a thriving, sustainable future workforce.
$28 – $40 per hour, depending on school district, experience, and instructional background. Clean Economy Educators will receive wages from school districts (daily substitute teacher pay) plus an additional $50-150 per day stipend for delivering Clean Economy Education, based on experience and school location.
• Approximately 10–40 hours per week, depending on school scheduling and educator availability
• Primarily weekday daytime hours (program offered during the school year and summer school)
• Occasional training, preparation, or community engagement events may occur outside school hours
Serve as a trained substitute educator or guest speaker for schools
Deliver interactive, solution-focused climate and clean economy education discussions, hands-on learning activities, and career exploration discussions to middle and high school students. Lessons may be created or pulled from existing resources, such as https://subjecttoclimate.org/
Connect students with real-world clean economy career pathways in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable technology sectors
Participate in program training focused on climate science, clean energy workforce pathways, culturally responsive teaching, and youth engagement strategies
Maintain online documentation of program delivery and feedback from students and educators and personal reflections after each lesson for continued program growth and reiteration, and devleopment
Represent We All Need Food and Water professionally and enthusiastically in school and community settings
Support program improvement through feedback, reflection, and collaboration with staff and partners
Preferred Qualifications:
Substitute teachers already working with one or more school district(s). If you don’t currently hold a substitute teaching license, individuals with obtain a license at https://mn.gov/pelsb/aspiring-educators/sub/
Willingness to learn and be in schools 3-5 days per week
Experience working with middle school or high school youth, training adults, or presenting educational content
Interest or background in climate solutions, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainability, or workforce development, construction trades, environmental science, or related fields
Strong public speaking, facilitation, and classroom management skills
Ability to engage diverse learners using interactive and inclusive teaching strategies
Comfort learning and presenting workforce-focused clean economy career information
Ability to travel to school sites throughout the Twin Cities Metro Area
Teaching license or substitute teaching eligibility for a Minnesota short-term substitute license. Although having a short-call substitute teaching license is not required at the time of application, it will be required before beginning employment. A CTE short-call substitute teaching license is available to individuals who have a 2-year or 4-year degree, five years of work experience, or an approved certificate in one of the CTE licensure areas.
Desired Attributes:
Enthusiasm for youth empowerment and career pathway education
Ability to translate technical topics into accessible, engaging content
Collaborative, adaptable, and mission-driven mindset
Applications received by midnight on February 27th will be given priority.
Position will remain open until filled.
Please submit the following materials by email to [email protected] with "Clean Economy Educator Application" in the subject line:
- Resume highlighting relevant professional, educational, workforce, or youth engagement experience
- Cover letter describing your interest and/or experience in climate solutions, education, workforce development, and working with youth
- Contact information for two professional or academic references
Feel free to call Dawn Pape at 651-485-5171 with questions.
