• Assistant Educator, CGP Crafters

    New York Botanical Garden (Bronx, NY)


    Position Summary

    The Assistant Educator, CGP Crafters will assist with the logistics and implementation of the Children's Gardening Program at the Edible Academy.

     

    Specifics Duties and Responsibilities

     

    • Assist supervisors and educators in preparing for, facilitating, and cleaning up the Children’s Gardening Program.

    • Promote positive interactions amongst program participants.

    • Aid in logistics and safety requirements during program sessions.

    • Assist with general horticultural tasks in the garden plots with the participants, and maintain an organized work area, including care of garden tools and enrichment activity supplies.

    • Assist supervisors and educators with check in and check out procedures.

    • Mentor Super Crafters during reflection meetings.

    Qualifications

    Applicant should have an interest in gardening and teaching, as well as excellent communication and organizational abilities.

     

    Applicants must be professional, mature, and enthusiastic attitude is essential.

    Physical demands and work environment:

    Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions, to be outdoors, and to sit and/or stand for long periods. Set up and clean up materials. Involves lots of walking to and from check in and check out and in between programs.

    Baseline schedule:

    + Spring: Saturdays, March 29th – June 7th, 8am-1pm

    + Summer: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 8th – August 14th, 8am-1pm

    + Fall: Saturdays, September 6th – November 15th, 8am-1pm

     

    Payrate : $18 - $20.75 Per hour

     

    If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [email protected] . EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans