School Farm Aide: Animal Care & Farm Maintenance

Waterford Country Schoolorporated; Quaker Hill (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterford Country School on its Main Campus in Quaker Hill, CT is seeking a part-time farm assistant to perform school farm chores and maintenance according to the Director of Experiential Education.

The role is per diem with day shifts, requires a high school diploma, and involves caring for farm animals, maintaining barns and equipment, and supporting students in farm tasks. No remote work is available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma. Experience in or ability to learn to perform farm chores and farm maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Care for all farm animals.
• Maintain the Nature Center.
• Clean the horse barns, cow barn and all animal enclosures and pastures.
• Maintain all farm equipment, fencing and animal shelters.
• Assist farm students in the performance of these tasks.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly, pleasant, safe and attractive farm environment.

Skills

Initiative

Empathy

Self Reflection & Growth

Time Management

Conflict Resolution & De-escalation

Effective Communication

Organization Skills

Supervisory Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Waterford Country School on its Main Campus in Quaker Hill, CT is seeking a part-time farm assistant to perform school farm chores and maintenance according to the Director of Experiential Education.

The role is per diem with day shifts, requires a high school diploma, and involves caring for farm animals, maintaining barns and equipment, and supporting students in farm tasks. No remote work is available.