Afterschool Garden Educator (Part-Time Sub)

Groundswell Galveston; Galveston (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Groundswell Galveston seeks a Substitute Part-Time Garden Leader for the GISD Afterschool program. You will substitute for YGP Garden Leaders, teaching gardening skills using YGP plans to up to 25 students per 2-hour session.

You’ll work independently on scheduled campuses with support from the Program Director. Prior teaching or gardening experience is preferred; flexible schedule includes zero to a few days weekly depending on need.

Qualifications

• Some teaching experience preferred.
• Some gardening experience preferred, not required.
• Enjoy outdoors, working with children and getting hands dirty.
• Bilingual - Spanish - useful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver provided lessons to all students in the class.
• Prepare garden materials for each session.
• Tailor teaching to meet individual and group educational needs and abilities.
• Complete administrative reports and documentation.
• Execute garden tasks, including harvesting, cooking demos, and teaching.
• Maintain professional teaching standards and quality.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.
• Ensure student discipline, health, and safety.
• Ability to establish and consistently implement classroom management techniques.
• Attend meetings related to curriculum, garden care, and program administration.
• Manage equipment use, maintenance, inventory and safety.
• Engage in YGP family outreach events.
• Foster a facilitative learning environment and sense of wonder.
• Maintain a clean, maintained and robust school garden.

Job description

Groundswell Galveston seeks a Substitute Part-Time Garden Leader for the GISD Afterschool program. You will substitute for YGP Garden Leaders, teaching gardening skills using YGP plans to up to 25 students per 2-hour session.

You’ll work independently on scheduled campuses with support from the Program Director. Prior teaching or gardening experience is preferred; flexible schedule includes zero to a few days weekly depending on need.