Sustainability, Farm Education & Outdoor Learning Lead

At WisdomWood High (WWH), the Sustainability, Farm Education & Outdoor Learning Lead is the architect of experiential, earth-connected learning. This role ensures that sustainability is not treated as a topic, but lived as a daily learning experience across grades.

Leveraging WisdomWoods hydroponics systems, on-campus farm spaces, and open learning environments, this role designs meaningful outdoor, farm-based, and sustainability-rich learning experiences that foster ecological literacy, responsibility, and systems thinking in students.

The role anchors SDG-aligned education, real-world data-driven learning, and project-based inquiry, making nature, food, and sustainability central to how children understand Math, Science, EVS, and life skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Farm & Hydroponics Curriculum Design (Grades 18)

• Design and implement weekly Farm & Hydroponics learning sessions for Grades 1
• Develop age-appropriate learning progressions covering:
• Plant life cycles and ecosystems
• Soil, water, nutrition, and sustainability systems
• Hydroponics, food security, and future farming methods
• Ensure lessons are hands-on, observation-driven, and inquiry-based rather than instructional.
• Align outdoor learning experiences with NEP 2020 experiential learning goals.

2. Sustainability Education & SDG Integration

• Design a school-wide sustainability curriculum aligned with relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Translate sustainability concepts (climate, consumption, biodiversity, waste) into child-accessible learning.
• Embed environmental ethics, stewardship, and responsibility into daily student experiences.
• Support student-led sustainability initiatives and action projects.

3. Outdoor Learning & Nature-Based Pedagogy

• Plan and facilitate outdoor learning sessions, including:
• Nature walks and guided observation
• Sensory learning hours
• Environmental journaling and sketching
• Use the campus as a living classroom for exploration, reflection, and curiosity-building.
• Guide teachers in using outdoor spaces intentionally for learning, not just activity time.

4. Farm Operations, Greenhouse & Systems Management

• Maintain farm, garden, and hydroponics schedules, including:
• Crop cycles and planting calendars
• Harvest planning and rotation
• Resource usage (water, nutrients, compost)
• Ensure safety, hygiene, and upkeep of outdoor learning spaces.
• Work with Admin and Facilities teams to ensure smooth farm operations.

5. Interdisciplinary Integration & Data-Based Learning

• Collaborate with subject teachers to integrate:
• Math: measurement, ratios, graphs, yield analysis
• Science: ecosystems, photosynthesis, energy flows
• EVS: sustainability, food systems, community impact
• Use real farm data (growth rates, yields, inputs) as authentic learning material.
• Support teachers in designing cross-curricular, applied learning tasks.

6. Project-Based Learning & Collaboration

• Work closely with the Progressive Learning & Innovation Lead to design sustainability-focused PBL units.
• Support inquiry projects that connect sustainability with real-world challenges.
• Mentor student groups working on eco-projects, green innovations, or exhibitions.

7. Eco-Programs, Events & Community Engagement

• Help plan and coordinate:
• Eco-days, Green Weeks, and sustainability drives
• Recycling, waste segregation, and composting programmes
• Student-led awareness campaigns
• Engage students meaningfully in school-wide environmental initiatives.
• Support documentation and storytelling of sustainability impact across the campus.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Sustainability, Biology, Ecology, or a related field.

Experience:

• 0-1 years of experience in sustainability education, environmental projects, farming, hydroponics, or outdoor learning environments.

Preferred Background:

• Experience working in schools, learning farms, environmental NGOs, or experiential education programmes.
• Familiarity with SDG-focused education and nature-based pedagogy.

Expertise Required

• Strong understanding of sustainability concepts, food systems, and ecological cycles
• Ability to translate complex environmental ideas into age-appropriate learning experiences
• Hands-on experience with farming, gardening, or hydroponics systems
• Comfort working outdoors with students across age groups

Digital Fluency

• Comfortable using Google Workspace for planning, documentation, and learning records.
• Ability to document learning through visuals, observations, and simple data tracking.