Company description

FRESHFARM builds a more equitable, vibrant, sustainable, and resilient food future for the region by producing innovative solutions in partnership with local communities and organizations in the DC area. We create food access, economic development, and community building through hands-on education, farmers markets, and distribution programs. FoodPrints is FRESHFARM’s school-based food education program currently operating in 21 DC public elementary schools in Wards 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. FoodPrints also operates afterschool programming at a small number of these partner schools, which includes providing enriching hands-on cooking, gardening, and learning experiences as an extension of our school-day programming.

Job description

WHO YOU ARE:

• Have experience working with youth, ideally in an academic setting or doing outdoor, science, environmental, or place-based learning
• Proficient with cooking and gardening, and passionate about sharing knowledge about fresh, local, nutritious, sustainable food with others
• A flexible team-player, clear communicator, strong listener, and independent operator with a desire to learn and grow as an educator
• Passionate about FRESHFARM’s mission and values

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: FoodPrints Assistant Teachers are responsible for supporting FoodPrints program implementation designated partner school(s) in partnership with that school’s Lead Teacher. They assist Lead Teachers with classroom management, lesson planning and program implementation utilizing our grow-cook-eat-learn model in school classrooms, gardens and teaching kitchens at their assigned school(s). All teachers report to an Instructional Coach and are an active part of a supportive team of teachers working across the city in FoodPrints partner schools.

 

Teaching

• Use FoodPrints curriculum to assist Lead Teacher(s) to create joyful & engaging FoodPrints experiences for preschool through 5th grade classes using gardening, cooking, eating and academic content, in collaboration with partner school
• Support the management and maintenance of school garden and teaching kitchen/classroom
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers to create successful working relationships with schools
• Partner with and take direction from Lead Teachers and Instructional Support team and engage in professional development opportunities

Administrative Responsibilities  

• Assist with data collection, grant reporting, and documentation of lessons
• Attend bi-weekly FoodPrints team meetings and other trainings

THE PERKS:

• Join a collaborative, diverse, & supportive team passionate about food, gardening, & sustainability
• Contribute to the growth & expansion of FoodPrints programming at our partner schools
• Connect with youth in a fun, informal environment where students garden, cook, and eat together

THE DETAILS:

• We are currently hiring for one Assistant Teacher to start in early / mid October 2024
• This is a full-time, exempt position  compensated with an annual salary of $52,000 - $60,000
• FoodPrints has a new partner school whose programming will start in January 2025 - Yu Ying Public Charter School. This Teacher will assist twice weekly at Yu Ying & support twice weekly at one other FoodPrints partner school. Staff Meetings happen weekly at the FF office in Downtown DC
  • In Fall 2024, this Assistant Teacher will assist and shadow teachers at other schools as part of onboarding and training
• Schedule:  This employee will be expected to work between Monday - Friday during normal business & school hours. Mondays are meeting & admin days during the school year. Family classes held on the weekend and evenings may be scheduled on occasion by a school’s Lead Teacher.
• All full-time employees receive 72 hours annual sick leave, 11 annual holidays (8 hours each), 3 floating holidays per year, and accrue 80 hours of annual vacation leave (with increases after 3 and 6 years of service). This role will also be eligible for 12 weeks paid parental leave, 2 weeks prenatal leave (through DC paid family leave), and up to two weeks of bereavement leave (as needed)
  • Typically, FF closes for a 1 week winter break, which is paid time-off for salaried employees.
• Eligible to enroll in 100% employer covered healthcare, as well as generous employer coverage for vision and dental and employer paid short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D and an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Eligible to contribute to a 403b plan (opt-in; Roth or post-tax).

 

PHYSICAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Able to occasionally lift, transport, & move up to 35 lbs & work outdoors in various weather
• Beginner or intermediate proficiency in Google Suite
• Having access to a vehicle is preferred, to shop for supplies and/or reach the assigned schools, which are not highly accessible on public transit
• DCPS clearance required (free; FoodPrints will provide support to navigate this process as needed)
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have received at least one booster
• Access to personal smartphone required; $25/month tech stipend provided for use

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

FRESHFARM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and building an equitable and inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate, and will take affirmative action measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, or veteran status in the following areas: Employment, recruitment, or advertisements for employment; Compensation, termination, upgrading, and promotions; Any other conditions of employment.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $52,000.00 - $60,000.00

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