YGP Garden Leader

Groundswell Galveston; Galveston (TX); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Groundswell Galveston is seeking a Part-Time Garden Leader to teach gardening to K-8 students in the GISD Afterschool program in Galveston, TX. Sessions involve hands-on activities with up to 25 students per hour, using YGP plans as a framework.

Responsibilities include planning, delivering lessons, assessing student progress, and coordinating with volunteers and staff. Scheduling is Mondays through Thursdays, 2–4 days per week depending on location, 3:45–6pm with occasional Sundays.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or gardening preferred.
• Ability to engage up to 25 students per session.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver gardening lessons to K-8 students in the GISD Afterschool program.
• Tailor teaching to meet individual and group needs.
• Provide assessments, reports, and references for students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Gardening experience

Bilingual Spanish

Job description

We're seeking a creative and dedicated Part-Time Garden Leader for our K-8 students in the GISD Afterschool program. Your role involves teaching gardening skills and lessons using YGP plans, engaging up to 25 students per session within an hour.

You'll foster enthusiasm among volunteers, teachers, and students, working independently to achieve high outcomes. Being open-minded and fun, with experience in teaching or gardening, is key. Expect occasional weekend work, food prep, and hands-on gardening activities.

Monday through Thursday 2-4 days a week (location dependent)

3:45-6pm (may vary slightly min 1.5 hrs per day)

Occasional Sundays (1-2 per year)

Pay: Based on Experience

Location: Various Elementary and Middle School campuses in Galveston, TX

Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons to all students in the class.

Tailor teaching to meet individual and group educational needs and abilities.

Provide oral and written assessments, reports, and references for students.

Complete administrative reports and documentation

Use audiovisual aids and adaptations during lessons.

Execute weekly garden tasks, including harvesting, cooking demos, and teaching.

Maintain professional teaching standards and quality.

Participate in training and development opportunities.

Ensure student discipline, health, and safety.

Ability to establish and consistently implement classroom management techniques

Attend meetings related to curriculum, garden care, and program administration.

Manage equipment use, maintenance, inventory and safety.

Engage in YGP family outreach events.

Monitor student attendance and manage volunteer coordination.

Foster a facilitative learning environment and sense of wonder among teachers.

Maintain a clean, maintained and robust school garden of vegetables, herbs, flowers & trees

Education/Experience:

Some teaching experience preferred

Some gardening experience preferred, not required

Enjoy outdoors, working with children and getting hands dirty

Bilingual - Spanish - useful but not required

Physical Requirements:

Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Should be able to work on your feet for hours at a time

Ability to lift 30lbs

Ability to safely use gardening tools and implements