This job expired on September 10, 2012
Garden Based Educator
- Date Posted July 12, 2012
- Location Sunnyvale, CA
- Category Agriculture / Education
- Job type Full-Time
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.
- 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.
$12.50 per hour/30 hours a week
Compensation
this position is:Application instructions
This job expired on September 10, 2012
Deadline
no deadline