Now Hiring: ygp Garden Leader substitute
Summary: We're seeking a creative and dedicated Substitute Part-Time Garden Leader for our K-8 students in the GISD Afterschool program. Your role involves filling in/substituting for YGP Garden Leaders during absences. Duties include: teaching gardening skills and lessons using YGP plans, engaging up to 25 students per 2 hour session.
You'll work independently on a scheduled campus with the support of the Program Director. Being open-minded and fun, with experience in teaching or gardening, is key. Expect a non traditional schedule that may involve working zero to a few days a week, depending on the need.
Schedule:
Will vary depending on need
Must have flexible availability Monday - Friday 3:30 pm to 6:00pm
Pay: Based on Experience
Reports to: GOFM’s Young Gardeners Program Director
Location: Various Elementary and Middle School campuses in Galveston, TX
Questions about the position? Please email ygp@gofarmersmarket.com
Major Responsibilities:
Deliver provided lessons to all students in the class.
Prepare garden materials for each session.
Tailor teaching to meet individual and group educational needs and abilities.
Complete administrative reports and documentation
Execute 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.
Foster a facilitative learning environment and sense of wonder.
Maintain a clean, maintained and robust school garden.
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