Garden-Based Education Instructor

Living Classroom - California Garden Based Education Non-Profit; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative non-profit organization is seeking a passionate Garden-Based Education Instructor to inspire students through hands-on lessons in beautiful school gardens. This part-time role offers the opportunity to engage with children and promote environmental awareness while fostering a love for learning. You'll be responsible for delivering lessons that align with educational standards, preparing materials, and facilitating learning experiences in various school settings. Join a team dedicated to empowering the next generation of environmental champions and healthy eaters!

Qualifications

• Experience in training facilitation and instructional design is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on lessons aligned with educational standards.
• Prepare lesson materials and facilitate student learning in gardens.

Skills

Training Facilitation

Instructional Design

Organization Skills

Strong Facilitation Skills

Passion for Environmental Education

Excellent Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Independent Work

Education

Background in Education

Background in Environmental Science

Job description

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Company Description

Living Classroom's mission is to inspire children to learn about and value the natural world through garden-based education. We empower the next generation by growing environmental champions, inquisitive learners, and healthy eaters who know where their food comes from. Our 50 hands-on, NGSS-aligned lessons are designed to stimulate curiosity and are taught in beautiful and educational school gardens that we create and maintain. Our programs make education come alive for students.

Role Description

This is a part-time on-site role for a Garden-Based Education Instructor located in Mountain View, CA and surrounding areas. The Garden-Based Education Instructor will be responsible for delivering engaging, hands-on lessons aligned with NGSS, math and social studies standards in school gardens. Daily tasks include preparing lesson materials, travelling to various school sites and facilitating student learning through our hands on, engaging curriculum, in grades TK- middle school.

Qualifications

• Experience in Training Facilitation and Instructional Design
• Skills in Training and Organization
• Strong Facilitation skills
• Passion for environmental education and sustainable gardening
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Background in education, environmental science, or related field preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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