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Edible Academy Garden Educator

Manager of the Edible Academy

Position Summary:

Develop and facilitate garden-based outdoor science education programming with classes of students from partner schools as well as NYBG’s seasonal gardening camps utilizing our LEED Gold certified and state-of the-art garden campus.  Job functions include:

• Prepare grade-appropriate lesson plans and program materials highlighting the hands-on vegetable gardening, culinary arts, health and wellness, and sustainability and implement with school partners from our Bronx community and other local schools.
• Prepare age-appropriate lesson plans and materials for our suite of seasonal Green Thumb Garden Camps highlighting hands-on vegetable gardening, culinary arts, health and wellness, and sustainability and implement with children enrolled in the programs.
• Document the learning process and maintain records of programming and evaluations to identify indicators of program impacts.   

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities vary throughout the year and include planning and facilitation as follows:

• Develop seasonal camp programs (Spring Recess, Summer Recess) highlighting the hands-on vegetable gardening, culinary arts, sustainability, and health and wellness.
• Create seasonal camp program lesson plans, prepare materials and collateral, and facilitate programs.
• Develop grade-appropriate lessons plans and materials for schools and school partners and facilitate programs.
• Correspond with school partner teachers to promote student engagement and program success.
• Document the learning process via evaluations and maintain records of programming and student work.  Identify indicators of program impacts.   

Qualifications:

Applicants must have experience working with children in garden-based/ education settings. Applicants must have a bachelor’s in education and a minimum of two years’ experience in outdoor and/or garden based/outdoor science/health & wellness education settings.  A strong understanding of current NYC, NYS and NGSS learning standards is necessary.  Valid Driver’s License required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, stand; walk; sit; use hands, handle tools, use motorized/heavy equipment, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions. Work under low, moderate or loud work conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Baseline Work Schedule:

Mondays through Fridays, 8am-4pm OR 9am-5pm, depending on season and programs

Salary: Commensurate with experience within the range of $50,000-$55,000.