Crafters Assistant Educator, Children's Gardening Program

The-New-York-Botanical-Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden is seeking a Crafters Assistant Educator for the Children’s Gardening Program at the Edible Academy to support logistics, instruction, and hands-on activities.

You will assist supervisors and educators during sessions, mentor Super Crafters, and help maintain an organized, safe outdoor learning space for participating children.

This temporary part-time position runs September 2026 through November 2027, with Saturdays 8 AM to 1 PM, and pays $18–$21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Interest in gardening and teaching with strong communication.
• Professional, mature, and enthusiastic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with logistics and implementation of the Children’s Gardening Program.
• Promote positive interactions among participants.
• Aid in safety requirements during program sessions.
• Assist with garden tasks and maintain tools/supplies.
• Assist with check-in/check-out procedures.
• Mentor Super Crafters during reflection meetings.

Skills

Gardening interest

Teaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Title:

Crafters Assistant Educator, Children’s Gardening Program

Position Summary

Assist with the logistics and implementation of the Children’s Gardening Program at the Edible Academy.

Specific Duties & 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 Demand & Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum,
  • Work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions.
  • Lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
  • Work under low, moderate, or loud work conditions.
  • Be comfortable using a variety of garden and kitchen tools.
  • Be comfortable working with enthusiastic and excited children.

Work Schedule

• This is temporary part time role, with an anticipated start date in September 2026 through November 2027
  • The standard schedule is Saturday 8 AM to 1 PM

Rate

• $18 - $21 per hour

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [e-mail]