Educator, Gardening Workshops

Children's Education Bronx, New York

Basic Job Functions
Facilitate Gardening Workshops programs with school groups at the Edible Academy.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
  • Introduce school groups to plants, nature, and gardening through garden-based education activities at the Edible Academy.  
  • Prepare program supplies and garden site for planned gardening and enrichment activities. 
  • Assist with ongoing horticultural projects and task throughout the Edible Academy campus.  
  • Assist with development of school group programming at the Edible Academy.  
Qualifications
  • Applicant should have knowledge of gardening, experience in teaching, as well as excellent communication and organizational abilities.
  • Applicant must be able to work with groups of children in an outdoor setting. 
  • An outgoing personality and enthusiastic attitude are essential.
  • Must have the ability to lift and move heavy program materials.
  • Two years related experience is required.     
Physical Demands and Work Environment 
  • Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather
Work Schedule 
  • Temporary part time role expected to last till November
    • Tuesday-Friday, 9 AM- 1 PM
Rate 
  • $22 per hour