Children’s Programs Seasonal Instructor (Summer)
Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Position Description:
Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Children’s Education programs are world-renowned for teaching hands-on gardening and plant science to children and teens. The Junior Botanist and Plant Investigator (JBPI) program is for rising 5th through 8th grade students selected from Title I schools in Brooklyn that have partnered with BBG during the school year through our Project Green Reach outreach program. The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) is a youth development program for teens in grades 9–12 who are interested in plants, science, and environmental education. These positions entail a three-week paid training and lesson plan development program, followed by six weeks of fast-paced programming.
Reports to:
Program Coordinators
Job Requirements & Responsibilities:
– Assist with multiple aspects of summer programs, including program prep, facilitation, and cleanup
– Work with team to prepare and deliver lessons that are multidisciplinary and exploratory, with afocus on botanical/environmental science
– Collaborate and work within an inquiry-based, team-teaching model for gardening and cooking activities
– Help maintain garden plots
– Perform other related duties or special projects as directed
Candidate Qualifications:
– 2 years’ experience or studies in education, urban agriculture, nutrition, botany, or environmental or biological sciences
– Experience teaching children, ages 9–13 preferred for the Junior Botanist/Plant Investigator position, ages 13–18 preferred for the Garden Apprentice Program position
– Gardening experience preferred
– Experience and comfort working with students, peers, and supervisors from diverse backgrounds
– Willingness to work outside in all weather
Position Type:
Seasonal
Union Status:
Non-Union
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Salary or Compensation:
$22/hr
Organization or Project Website:
https://www.bbg.org/about/careers
Application Info:
Apply through our website: https://www.bbg.org/about/careers
Seasonal GAP Summer Instructor & Seasonal Junior Botanist & Plant Investigator Instructor
Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system may contact Human Resources at hr@bbg.org. Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.