Why work for EFG?

At EFG, three core values drive our team and our work:

Environmental Sustainability

Inclusion

Balance

 
 

Open Positions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to info@earthforwardgroup.com with the subject line of [Name, Position].

Sustainability and Building Science Instructor

Job Type: Part-time

Job Duration: Seasonal

Job Compensation Type: Hourly wage

Careers: Nonformal Environmental Education

Location: Hybrid - remote and various schools in CT and/or MA

Summary

Instructor Role (Rate varies by experience)

Part-Time Teaching Opportunity - Climate, Sustainability, Energy and Weatherization 

Help us train the next generation of weatherization, energy, sustainability and green-collar workers with Earth Forward Group!

We’ll train you on the curriculum, and you’ll teach local high school students in the “Entry-Level” courses and credentials to get them interested in emerging industries and potential career futures, with the opportunity to pursue advanced certifications, hands-on training and careers. 


Schedule:

Flexible schedule during the school year, up to 40-80 hours per month of teaching work available during the school year. Attend biweekly team meetings, limited teaching may be available in the summer if interested. Each teaching session is taught in person, on site at the partner schools across the state. Mileage is reimbursed at the federal reimbursement rate. At EFG everyone collaborates remotely and in-person training are scheduled in advance. Most courses happen in a classroom during the school day, some classes are available for afterschool as well. 

Training for new instructors will being in the summer 2025 in preparation to teach in schools during the 2025-2026 academic year

Locations We’re Hiring In:

MA: Sites located across Massachusetts (with remote and/or in person training)

CT: Sites located across Connecticut (with remote and/or in person training)

Requirements:

  • An interest or background in science, sustainability, climate and weatherization

  • Experience (or strong aptitude) as a teacher, instructor, counselor and/or engaging leader in a hands-on classroom setting

  • Strong interest in learning and being trained in building science, weatherization, renewable energy and sustainable building practices and other related hands-on training sections of the curriculum that you’d then be teaching to students

  • Strong organization, tracking and reporting of time worked, student progress, etc.

  • Must have a driver’s license, reliable vehicle and be willing to travel schools throughout the state.

  • Occasionally be available for overnight stays depending on location of school.

  • Ability to carry 25 pounds of equipment and move a cart into the classes

  • Must be 21 years of age

  • Background checks required

Topics you’ll be trained on, and teaching the students about will be: sustainability, energy and climate science, including familiarity with weatherization, building performance, sustainable building certifications and best practices, NetZero development, renewable and efficient energy, greenhouse gasses and/or decarbonization. 

Learning for a lifetime - we always offer opportunities for our instructional team to learn more. 

To apply and/or to learn more, email info@earthforwardgroup.com with "Instructor Position" in the subject line. 

Compensation Information

Compensation: competitive, based on experience beginning at $28/hr. Selected applicants will be paid for training on materials, course preparation time outside the classroom. Mileage will be paid at the current government rate. 

Earth Forward Group (EFG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. In keeping with our commitment, EFG will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact samantha@earthforwardgroup. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.