Fit4Kids is hiring several seasonal part-time Garden Educators for our Learning Garden program. There are two types of positions available:
AFTER SCHOOL Garden Educator:
- Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 3pm-5:30pm
- Part-time position: Approximately 10 hours per week
- Start and end date: September 6, 2023 - December 16, 2023 (with option to renew in early 2024)
DURING SCHOOL Garden Educator:
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, within the 8am-4:30pm timeframe
- Part-time position: Approximately 32 hours per week
- Start and end date: September 6, 2023 - December 16, 2023 (with option to renew in early 2024)
This position requires in-person teaching at partner schools and some work at our greenhouse. The starting compensation is $16/hour.
Responsibilities:
- Lead hands-on, in-person lessons integrating the garden into the core, standards-based curriculum
- Maintain communication with Fit4Kids staff, school staff, teachers, and volunteers
- Collect and enter data for program evaluation
- Assist with greenhouse duties, as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Availability to work in person, following CDC guidelines
- Access to reliable transportation
- Demonstrated commitment to a healthy lifestyle
- Experience in growing produce is a plus
- Experience working with groups of children and leading educational sessions
- Motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
- Strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities
- Experience interacting with ethnically and socio-economically diverse communities and integrating into existing school communities
- Ability to pass a complete background check
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Note: Interested candidates should apply with a formatted resume, highlighting relevant qualifications and experiences.