Job Title: Gardening Instructor (Part Time)

General Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director of Educational Development, plans and facilitates collaborative science instructional sessions for elementary, middle, and/or high school students focused on gardening.

Major Duties:

• Meets regularly with the Director of Educational Development
• Plans and facilitates group and/or 1:1 science instructional sessions focused on gardening
• Assists students in the development of appropriate study skills, completion of homework and projects, and exploring topics of interest to the student
• Maintains consistent communication the Director of Educational Development
• Models appropriate academic and social behaviors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work with students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, academic profiles, and skill levels
• Possess good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must demonstrate responsibility, a desire to help others, discretion, and flexibility
• Knowledge of academic content and skills
• Application of such knowledge and tools to help students access material
• Ability to collect and analyze data to drive future instruction
• Ability to work independently applying critical thinking skills and problem solving to various situations

Qualifications:

• Must have extensive teaching and/or tutoring experience in science and/or gardening