Temporary Floating Farm Teacher Aide/Assistant

Green Chimneys; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

Green Chimneys in Brewster, NY seeks a Temporary Floating Farm Teacher Aide/Assistant to support Wildlife Center, Teaching Barn and Garden classes, stepping in when teachers are absent.

You will assist in wildlife, barn, garden and equine classes, help maintain the farm, and participate in school and farm events as part of our nature-based education programs. This is a temporary/seasonal role with pay DOE at $16.01–$21.35/hour; NY TA certification (or ability to attain) and CPR preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, animals and plants is a plus.
• NY State TA certification (or ability to attain such).
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.
• CPR certification or the ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Support and substitute for teachers in the Wildlife Center, Teaching Barn and Horse Barn, and Garden as directed by the Assistant Director of Nature Based Education.
• Assist in wildlife, barn, garden or equine classes and participate in learn-and-earn farm programs for children with special needs.
• Participate in maintaining the farm and assist in school and farm special events.

Skills

Experience with children

Animal care

Plant care

Education

NY State TA certification

Driver's license

CPR certification

Job description

Temporary Floating Farm Teacher Aide/Assistant

Job Code: 2026-084

Location: Brewster Main Campus

Department: Farm Programs

Status: Temporary/Seasonal (time/period specific)

The FarmProgram Floating Teacher Aide/Assistant is assigned to support and/or substitute for teachers in the Wildlife Center, Teaching Barn and Horse Barn, and Garden in the absence of teachers in these areas as directed and assigned by the Assistant Director of Nature Based Education. The position also supports all aspects of the nature based education program, which includes but is not necessarily limited to assisting in wildlife classes, teaching barn classes, garden classes or equine classes, learn and earn farm programs for children with special needs. Participates in maintaining the farm and assists in school and farm special events.

This is a temporary and not benefit eligible role. The rate of pay for this role is $16.01 to $21.35 per hour DOE.

Education/Experience:

• Experience with working with children and Animals and Plants a plus

Licensure/Certification:

• NYState TA certification (or ability to attain such)
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record
• CPR certification or the ability to become certified

Physical/Mental Requirements (ADA Compliance):

• In order to perform the essential duties of the job, the incumbent must be able to speak, hear, see and type
• Must have the ability to work long hours, in a hectic environment, often under pressure.
• Must have the mobility to perform the essential duties of the position
• Must be able to lift and carry fifty pounds