Garden Educator (Seasonal; Full or Part Time)

Snac Gardens; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

SNAC Garden Foundation seeks enthusiastic Garden Educators to bring hands-on, earth-based learning to students across our school sites in Sussex County. If you're passionate about plants, love working with youth, and want to spend your days outside connecting kids to nature and food systems, this role is for you.

Teach garden-based curriculum through spring, summer, and fall programming; maintain garden spaces; build relationships with teachers and school staff; assist with community events as

Qualifications

• Passion for nature-based education and working with youth.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation to travel between sites.
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach garden-based curriculum across spring, summer, and fall.
• Maintain garden spaces at assigned school sites.
• Build relationships with teachers, students, and staff.
• Assist with community events and special programming.

Skills

Outdoor education

Youth engagement

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Adaptability

Spanish language skills

Job description

SNAC Garden Foundation is seeking enthusiastic Garden Educators to bring hands-on, earth-based learning to students across our school sites in Sussex County. If you're passionate about plants, love working with youth, and want to spend your days outside connecting kids to nature and food systems, this role is for you. Spanish Language skills are a plus but not required. Part time, seasonal positions available for the Spring 2027 season.

Teach garden-based curriculum to students during our spring, summer, and fall programming

Maintain garden spaces at your assigned school site(s), keeping beds healthy and learning-ready

Build relationships with teachers, students, and school staff to support programming

Assist with community events and special programming as needed

The Candidate We're Looking For:

Passion for nature-based education and working with youth. Deep plant knowledge isn't required, but we're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being outdoors, finds fulfillment in working with plants, and is eager to learn and teach. Comfort working outside in varying weather conditions is essential.

Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm. You'll work directly with students, teachers, and community members. We need someone who is naturally outgoing, comfortable engaging with diverse groups, and brings positive energy to learning spaces.

Reliability and adaptability. Garden education is dynamic -weather changes, plants surprise us, and classroom plans shift. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable problem-solving on the fly.

Experience working with youth is valued but not required. We prioritize candidates who can engage authentically and have enthusiasm for sharing knowledge. Strong communication skills and confidence facilitating learning experiences matter more than formal teaching credentials.

Reliable transportation to travel between sites in Sussex County and transport garden materials.

Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.

Season: April through November

Hours: Part-time options available (10-20 hours/week depending on candidate availability and organizational needs)

Compensation: $25/hour

Possible Locations: North Georgetown Elementary, Georgetown Middle School, Longneck Elementary, Howard T. Ennis. Locations will be assigned based on skill, interest, and availability.

Join SNAC Garden Foundation in bringing hands-on garden education to young people across Sussex County!