Elementary Programs Instructor (K-8)

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Organization

Youth Garden Project

Job Posted

November 24, 2025

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Katie Lamoreaux

Contact Email

katie@youthgardenproject.org

Contact Phone

435-259-2326

Deadline to Apply

Location

530 South 400 East
Moab, UT
United States
Garden-based learning is where education meets your local food system. Join a group of passionate growers and educators to nurture the next generation of empowered eaters and community leaders! We are looking for individuals interested in working as an educator in a hands-on, outdoor setting within a variety of our elementary and middle school educational programs and occasional high school programs.

Summary

The Youth Garden Project (YGP) is a non-profit organization located in the beautiful red rock country of Moab, Utah. Our mission is to “cultivate healthy children, families, and community through educational programs and connecting people with food from seed to table.”  We are looking for individuals interested in working as an educator in a hands-on, outdoor setting within a variety of our elementary and middle school educational programs and occasional high school programs. In the spring & fall, we host up to three after-school programs, lead Garden Classroom field trips, and run a Spring Break and Fall Break camp—all of which will be facilitated primarily by two instructors. During the summer, four instructors collaborate to implement our nine-week Summer Camp program. During the Summer Camp day, the K-8 position will additionally lead one hour of middle school programming. 

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Compensation Information

  • $18.00-19.50/hour, 35-40 hours/week, varied by season
    • March 30th-April 3rd 40 hours/week for Spring Break Camp
  • Paid vacation, sick, and volunteer time, accrued based on hours worked
  • $1000 Completion Bonus, paid upon completion of your full contracted term of employment
  • Access to farm fresh produce as part of our staff CSA share.
  • Option to enroll in small group health insurance plan through Regence (75% of premium company paid)
  • Option to enroll in 3% matching Simple IRA program
  • YGP does not provide housing though we can provide resources and connections with housing options in the area