Gardening Instructor

Eating Recovery Center; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ERC Pathlight is seeking a gardening instructor to lead outdoor education sessions for patients, teaching botany, ecology, and nutrition through hands-on learning.

The role is a 1099 contract with scheduled Wednesday classes, four 1-hour sessions. Requires a high school diploma; bachelor’s in horticulture is a plus. Responsibilities include lesson planning, garden upkeep, and fostering a safe learning space.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in garden-based or outdoor education preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plant science and botany is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned outdoor gardening lessons.
• Oversee garden beds maintenance, seasonal planting, weeding, composting and irrigation.
• Maintain a safe, respectful environment with clear tool-use rules.

Skills

Outdoor instruction

Curriculum planning

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in horticulture (bonus)

Job description

Who We Are

At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same.

Who We Are

At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same.

As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery.

Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

Why Join Us

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always.

Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.

If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.

Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a 1099 Contract

Schedule: Wednesdays; Four, 1-hour classes

The Gardening instructor teaches patients about botany, ecology, and nutrition through hands‑on outdoor learning. They blend curriculum with garden maintenance, leading classes on subjects like plant life cycles, composting, and food systems. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans and managing outdoor garden space.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Instruction: Plan and deliver engaging, standards‑aligned lessons to patients in outdoor garden environments.
• Garden Maintenance: Oversee the upkeep of garden beds, including seasonal planting, weeding, composting, and irrigation.
• Safety: Maintain a safe, respectful environment, establishing clear rules for tool use and outdoor exploration.

Must Haves

• High School Diploma or GED

Bonus Qualities

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, environmental education, botany, or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with organic gardening, sustainable agriculture, and basic plant science

What We Offer

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well‑being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.