Job description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching
• Develop and implement curriculum for garden classes offered to Santa Clara Unified School District students, as well students from other school districts.
• Ensure students experience propagation, planting, cultivation, composting, and maintenance of the garden.
• Support visiting classroom teachers and the development of garden lessons that are integrated into classroom teaching and curriculum.
• Mentor individual students in and out of class, model respect, and curiosity for learning and encourage students’ interests and talents.
• Model effective classroom management and the ability to approach discipline creatively.

Communication, Outreach & Events

• Cultivate communication and relationships with FCF staff, teachers and administrative staff.
• Stay abreast of school events and activities; be an active presence in the school community; attend school and FCF staff meetings as appropriate.
• Welcome the program’s many visitors; be aware of classes with media visits and give interviews; participate in FCF events and community outreach.

Qualifications

• California Teaching Credential preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience teaching middle or high school youth in a culturally and racially diverse setting preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience with learning gardens, sustainable education, agriculture, and nutritional programs with a focus on middle school grades preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, interpersonal communication skills and creativity.
• Bi-lingual a plus
• Possession of a valid California Drivers License.

Compensation
$12.50 per hour/30 hours a week

Compensation

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Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline