Horticulture/Landscaping Instructor

Ladgov Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladgov Corporation in Washington, DC seeks a qualified Horticulture/Landscaping Instructor to provide vocational training inside a secure correctional facility. You will teach horticulture, plant propagation, landscaping, grounds maintenance, workplace safety, and employment-readiness skills through classroom and hands-on instruction.

Responsibilities include delivering a state-approved curriculum to classes of up to 25 students, developing lesson plans, leading hands-on projects, tracking

Qualifications

• State-approved horticulture/landscaping license or instructor certification.
• Relevant horticulture or landscaping experience.
• Strong teaching, communication, and classroom-management skills.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and complete required 40-hour pre-service training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a state-approved curriculum to classes of up to 25 students.
• Develop lesson plans and lead hands-on landscaping and beautification projects.
• Track attendance, student progress, certifications, and weekly program activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional learning environment.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Classroom management

Background check

Job description

Ladgov Corporation is seeking a qualified Horticulture/Landscaping Instructor to provide vocational instruction to students in a secure correctional facility. The instructor will teach horticulture, plant propagation, landscaping, grounds maintenance, workplace safety, and employment-readiness skills through classroom and hands-on training.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a state-approved curriculum to classes of up to 25 students.


• Develop lesson plans and lead hands-on landscaping and beautification projects.


• Track attendance, student progress, certifications, and weekly program activities.


• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional learning environment.

Qualifications

• State-approved horticulture/landscaping license or instructor certification.


• Relevant horticulture or landscaping experience.


• Strong teaching, communication, and classroom-management skills.


• Ability to pass a criminal background check and complete required 40-hour pre-service training.