Assistant Educator, Children's Gardening Program Crafters

Education Bronx, New York

Basic Job Functions              
Assist with the logistics and implementation of the Children's Gardening Program at the Edible Academy.                             
                         
Additionally, this position supports, through actions and conduct, NYBG’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) initiatives and actively helps to build and maintain an inclusive organization culture throughout the institution.                         

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist supervisors and educators in preparing for, facilitating, and cleaning up the Children’s Gardening Program.                      
  • Promote positive interactions amongst program participants.                      
  • Aid in logistics and safety requirements during program sessions.                        
  • Assist with general horticultural tasks in the garden plots with the participants, and maintain an organized work area, including care of garden tools and enrichment activity supplies.                     
  • Assist supervisors and educators with check in and check out procedures.                          
  • Mentor Super Crafters during reflection meetings.              
Qualifications          
        
  • Applicant should have an interest in gardening and teaching, as well as excellent communication and organizational abilities.            
                
  • Applicants must be professional, mature, and enthusiastic attitude is essential.                        
                         
Payrate: $18/hr - $20/hr                         
                         
                         
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [email protected].

EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans