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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. Applicant s 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 tool s, 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, moderat e 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.