Continuing Education Horticulture Instructor

Department:             Education

Reports to:               Director of Continuing Education

FLSA Status:            Part-time Seasonal, Nonexempt


Compensation:         Prep. Rate: $25/hour & Teaching Rate: $45.50 - $56.00/ hour


Position Description:

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Continuing Education horticulture instructors teach a variety of horticulture classes for professional development programs such as Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Certificate in Horticulture. The successful candidate will be a collaborative self-starter with strong communication skills. They will have expertise in their subject area and experience teaching for diverse learning styles. 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Continuing Education staff to manage preparatory logistics in advance of class. 
• Working independently, teach scheduled classes
• After class, submit the required paperwork to Continuing Education staff in order to be compensated for teaching time, prep time, and reimbursement for any materials purchased.
• When relevant, review student evaluations with Continuing Education staff in order to improve teaching practices and learning outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in your subject area, either through professional or academic experience
• Experience teaching for diverse learning styles
• Fluent use of technology, including PowerPoint and Zoom
• Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse audiences
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Benefits:

• BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
  • Up to 56 hours of sick leave
  • Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
• As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Museum Pass which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free

To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below.  Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered. 

No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at hr@bbg.org. 

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.