Outdoor Gardening Instructor — 1099 Contract

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

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.