Continuing Education Assistant Instructor

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NYC Protected Time-Off: up to 56 hours paid leave

Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Museum Pass for free NYC museum entry

Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest

Employee discount at BBG’s retail shop and food venues

Job summary

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation is seeking a Continuing Education Assistant Instructor in New York. This part-time seasonal position involves teaching horticulture classes, assisting with student engagement, and preparing lab materials.

The ideal candidate will have advanced horticulture knowledge, tech proficiency, and strong communication skills. Benefits include protected time off, museum passes, and free garden admission. Join us to contribute to diverse horticultural education!

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in horticulture, either through professional or academic experience.
• Fluent use of technology, including PowerPoint and Zoom.
• Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse audiences.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead instructor with scheduled classes and class discussions.
• Assist with grading assignments.
• Prepare lab materials and assist students with lab activities.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in horticulture

Fluent use of technology (PowerPoint, Zoom)

Cultural competency

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Continuing Education Assistant Instructor

Seasonal Clerical Brooklyn, NY, US

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Position Title: Continuing Education Assistant Instructor

Department: Education

Reports to: Director of Continuing Education

FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Non-exempt

Compensation: Prep. Rate: $25/hour & Teaching Rate: $40/hour

Position Description: We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Continuing Education horticulture instructors teach a variety of horticulture classes for professional development programs such as Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Certificate in Horticulture. The successful candidate will be a collaborative self-starter with strong communication skills. They will have advanced knowledge in their subject area.

Responsibilities:

• Assist lead instructor with scheduled classes, including lecture and facilitating class discussions and activities.
• Assist with grading assignments.
• Prepare lab materials and assist students with lab activities.

Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge in your subject area, either through professional or academic experience
• Fluent use of technology, including PowerPoint and Zoom
• Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse audiences
• Strong communication and organizational skills

BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:

• NYC Protected Time-Off: up to 56 hours of paid leave and 32 hours of unpaid leave
• Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
• As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
• Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
• Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest
• Employee discount at BBG’s retail shop and food venues

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.