Garden Educator

Key Responsibilities (see full job description here) 

Teaching 

● Teach our garden science curriculum to children in pre-kindergarten through 5th grade in our school gardens in Boston and Cambridge 

● Serve as a site lead for middle school summer programming 

● Partner with classroom teachers and school science specialists to make the school learning garden an integral part of children’s educational experience Gardening 

● Work with our Operations staff to maintain a thriving learning garden at their schools 

● Grow a variety of edible crops, flowers, herbs, and perennials in school gardens throughout the growing season 

Required Knowledge & Skills 

● Strong desire to foster a joyful learning environment for all students 

● Strong interpersonal skills 

● Cultural sensitivity and respect for differences 

● Deep listening and clear communication 

● Commitment to ongoing learning and growth as an educator 

● Readiness to do physical work outside, undeterred by inclement weather 

Preferred Experience and Skills 

● 2-4 years experience teaching elementary-aged children, particularly science or environmental education 

● Gardening experience 

Valued Experience and Skills 

● Group management experience 

● Multilingual speaker of Spanish or another language frequently spoken in Boston and Cambridge 

● Experience working in inclusion settings with diverse learners 

● Gardening skills