“I am inspired by the work you are all doing to help realize the promise of a brighter, healthier tomorrow for our children.“
– Former First Lady Michelle Obama
Calling all Chefs Seeking to Make a Difference!
We are building out an entire team to launch our program. Please reach out if you’re interested in being a part of our movement! We are currently hiring for the following position, but please send us a note if you’re excited to learn of other openings:
Respect and thrive in a dynamic, changing, and growing environment
Know extraordinary things can happen when people work hard together
Are excited to participate in a laboratory for innovation in education
Dream about reimagining what’s possible for the future of learning
Are (ideally) bilingual in English and Spanish
Working at AGC means:
Being surrounded by thoughtful, inquisitive students and hard-working, passionate, and like-minded colleagues
Thinking outside of the box to do what is best for our students
Promoting student profile qualities of the International Baccalaureate Program: inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk takers, knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded, well-balanced, and reflective.
Having high academic expectations for every student in the school every day
Getting your hands dirty in our school garden and facilitating outdoor learning
Enjoying 100% organic, scratch-made and plant-forward meals prepared by our on-site chef
Working in an environmentally sustainable and health conscious school culture
Incorporating wellness, mindfulness, yoga and environmental education into your work
Please complete this form if you are interested in being alerted of additional position openings as they become available.
For hiring-related inquiries, please contact hiring@agcchicago.org or AGC’s Executive Director at sarahelizabeth@agcchicago.org with your cover letter and résumé.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, or disability.
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday, a global day for giving back. Check out these 10 easy ways to give back with AGC this season, including how to support innovation in education at no cost to you!
2. Honor a loved one: Stumped by holiday giving? Honor a friend, mentor, or loved one with a gift and AGC will send a personal letter of thanks. Click to give.
3. Sponsor an AGC program or event: Sponsorships help your company, group or foundation increase awareness, generate good press and access new markets! AGC’s annual gala, Chefs’ Playground, offers visibility to over 4 million potential customers through TV, print and social media impressions. View sponsorship opportunities here.
4. Double your impact: Most employers will match employee contributions or volunteer hours. Talk to your employer today!
5. Give the gift of breakfast: Support 100% organic breakfast and lunch for one student for only $40/month. Click here to learn how.
6. Be Net Positive: AGC is working to build the state’s first Energy Net Positive School Campus. For a limited time only, all contributions to our Net Positive campaign will be matched by the George and Amanda Hanley Foundation! Click to learn more about our sustainable hub.
7. Make a long term plan: Planned giving, through a bequest, charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust ensures our future strength at no cost to you during your lifetime and can reduce taxes for your heirs. Click here to learn more.
8. Give stock: Donating stock or securities will allow you to earn the full tax benefits of the value of your shares and avoid capital gains taxes. Contact us to learn more.
9. Schedule giving: Schedule a recurring gift of any size. Your continued support means the world to our students, teachers, and families. As a Chicago Public Charter School, AGC receives inequitable funding and must raise half a million dollars each year to keep our doors open, despite spending less per student than an equivalent district-operated school. Click to schedule a monthly gift.
10. Spread cheer: Tell the world about the work AGC is doing to develop mindful leaders for the future by sharing posts from our blog, Facebook or Twitter feeds.
Thank you for your generous support this Giving Tuesday!
On May 6th 2012 at Navy Pier, The Academy for Global Citizenship won the $5,000 Ford Community Green Grant, which encourages local non-profit organizations and community leaders to submit their sustainable, forward-thinking ideas to improve the environment or quality of life in their community.
Jenni and the Green Grant Check
ACG competed with four other Green Grant finalists, and presented our innovative and holistic approach to education, which aims to foster systemic change and inspire the way society educates our future generations. We also explained the construction of a Net-Positive Energy Campus. The grant will support the wonderful Global Marketplace Summer Camp.
We would like to thank Jenni Schneiderman, our After-School and Community Outreach Coordinator, and everyone who was involved with the event! Special thanks to all who voted for AGC!
Want to attend our next event? Learn about Rebuilding Education and buy discount tickets in advance! Click Here
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