What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Encore (Garden Club)- St Gregory Catholic School position at St. Gregory the Great School?
Description
Employment Status: Part-time
FLSA Status: Non-exempt/Stipend
Summary:
Overview
The Garden Club Coordinator leads and oversees the school’s Garden Club, fostering a hands-on learning environment where students develop an appreciation for nature, responsibility, teamwork, and environmental stewardship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and Organize Club Activities
- Develop seasonal gardening projects (planting, harvesting, maintenance).
- Create a monthly activity calendar aligned with weather and campus events.
Supervise and Guide Students
- Teach basic gardening skills, safety procedures, and proper tool use.
- Promote teamwork, leadership, and respect for nature.
Garden Maintenance
- Oversee planting beds, raised gardens, pots, compost areas, and shared outdoor spaces.
- Ensure tools and materials are stored safely and properly maintained.
Collaboration
- Coordinate with teachers for cross-curricular connections (science, art, nutrition, ecology).
- Communicate with parents, staff, and administration regarding club activities, needs, and events.
Resource Management
- Maintain inventory of gardening supplies.
- Request or secure donations of soil, plants, seeds, and tools as needed.
- Manage small budgets or fundraising efforts if applicable.
Safety & Supervision
- Ensure safe practices during all gardening activities.
- Monitor student behavior and uphold school expectations.
Event Planning & Community Engagement
- Organize harvest days, garden workdays, or showcase events.
- Promote environmental stewardship within the school community.
Qualifications
- Enthusiasm for gardening, environmental education, and working with students.
- Organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to supervise groups of students safely.
- Basic knowledge of gardening techniques (training can be provided).
Time Commitment
- Weekly or biweekly club meetings (30–45 minutes each).
- Seasonal garden care outside meeting times as needed.
Purpose
- To inspire students to appreciate the beauty of nature, understand where food comes from, and take pride in nurturing and caring for their school environment.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- High Diploma with demonstrated relevant equivalent experience in working with school-age children and/or youth development.
Skills & Licensure
- At least 18 years of age
- Enthusiasm for gardening, environmental education, and working with students.
- Organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to supervise groups of students safely.
- Basic knowledge of gardening techniques (training can be provided).
- Valid driver license
- Must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.
The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.