Garden Educator

Position: Educator (Farallone View Elementary School Intensive Garden Program) 

Reports to: Garden Program Manager

Position Type: Part-Time Irregular, 4 hours per week for 28 weeks during the school year: instruction/programming to planning time is approximately 1:1

Compensation: $25-$27 per hour.  Position earns Paid Time Off, prorated paid holidays, and access to a pre-tax 401k plan after 90 days of employment

Position open until filled

Organization 

The HEAL Project (THP) is a unique organization providing hands-on programming that instills healthy lifestyle habits in elementary school children while inspiring environmental and agricultural awareness through a comprehensive, interactive curriculum. 

THP teaches kids where their food comes from and why it matters.

Job summary

This part-time position is a collaborative role supported by the Garden Program Manager and peer support from other garden educators.  The individual will be responsible for the following:

• Running a gardening program for 2nd & 3rd grade students during the school year at Farallone View Elementary School
• Leading and preparing lessons using existing THP curricula, developing additional lessons as needed. THP curricula reinforces NGSS and Common Core Standards
• Communicating and coordinating regularly with school staff

No experience is required but preferred experience and qualities include:

• Experience and enthusiasm for leading groups of elementary students in a garden setting
• An understanding of agriculture and the ability to communicate these concepts in a fun and engaging ways
• Strong classroom management skills
• Comfort and confidence working independently and with a small team
• Creativity, flexibility, and willingness to learn and share ideas
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with Google Drive
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus

Additionally the Farallone View Intensive Garden Program Educator:

• Will comply with organizational tenets as outlined in THP Employee Handbook and CUSD campus policies
• Will utilize a computer to maintain tracking and routine communication
• Will utilize their own vehicle if assigned to get to THP sites/activities; provide proof of driver’s license and insurance
• Will meet physical requirements:  can walk up to two miles and be able to lift and carry 40 lbs for 20 feet
• Must pass fingerprinting and DOJ background check and TB test to work around children.
• Will complete First Aid Training within six months of hire.

Note: There is potential for candidates interested in additional hours to combine this position with that of the part-time Farm Educator position, for up to five days of work per week, averaging 20-25 hours per week year-round.

Position open until filled

The HEAL Project is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. 

Equal opportunity is given to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran, 

in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.