Garden Program Educator Position in CA

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El Granada Elementary School Intensive Garden Program Educator in Half Moon Bay, California – 2021

This position has been filled for 2021, please check back again next year…

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.

Garden Program Educator Job Summary

This part-time, position will be responsible for the following:

• Running a gardening program for 2nd & 3rd grade students two to three mornings per week during the school year at El Granada Elementary school
• Leading and preparing lessons using existing THP curricula, developing additional lessons as needed. THP curricula reinforces NGSS and Common Core Standards
• Additional hours in Spring are dedicated to leading Garden Club during lunch recess for 4th & 5th grade students
• Leading compost programming that includes two touch points with individual or grouped classes for grades 3rd through 5th.

60% Garden Instruction

• Deliver nutrition and agricultural instruction following THP curriculum, obtain and prepare materials, and foster a vital, pleasant, and safe learning environment for students and program participants
• Lead students in seasonal cooking activities, demonstrations, and tastings
• Lead students in gardening activities including planting, weeding, harvesting, composting and walking field trips to a local farm

15% Compost Education

• Coordinate with teachers to schedule composting lessons in the Fall and in the Spring
• Adapt current composting lessons to adapt to the El Granada school site
• Make purchases to set up and maintain the compost system at the school site.

15% Administrative Tasks

• Participate in THP staff meetings and trainings
• Actively contribute to social media, write updates for school and THP newsletters as assigned
• Maintain THP’s routine records, tracking, evaluation, and reporting
• Find ways to build relationships with the El Granada school community

10% Special Events/Additional Tasks

• Available for occasional Saturday work leading volunteer groups or filling in at the THP Farmers’ Market booth
• Assist with volunteering and fundraising events
• Be available to attend school events that would promote our programming school wide

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 group 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

Additionally the El Granada Intensive Garden Program Educator:

• Will comply with organizational tenets as outlined in THP Employee Handbook and CUSD campus policies
• Will utilize computer to maintain tracking and routine communication
• Will utilize 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 able to lift and carry 40 lbs for 20 feet
• Must pass fingerprinting and DOJ background check and TB test.
• Will complete First Aid Training within six months of hire.

Reports to: Programs Manager

Position Type: Part-Time Irregular, 10-15 hours per week instruction/programming to planning time is approximately 1:1

Compensation: $17-$18 per hour DOE with $2/hour pay differential for bilingual-level fluency in both English and Spanish

Position open until filled

How to apply:

This position has been filled for 2021, please check back again next year…

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.

 

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