Farm School Seasonal Instructor

Description:

We staff new Seasonal Instructors each Fall and Spring school semester. We welcome applications year-round for the upcoming season.

Instructors teach and explore with the students in order to foster a sense of community, as well as create an appreciation and understanding of where our food comes from and the environment around us. Farm School staff assist with vegetable production and animal care, teach established lesson plans, lead night programs, and aid in program development.

General Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a demonstrated respect and affinity for children and a desire to help them learn and grow in an outdoor environment.

• Have a genuine desire to expand their education and agricultural skills, and eagerness to share their love for the environment.

• Have the following characteristics: enthusiasm, maturity, initiative, sense of humor, flexibility and team spirit.

• Be familiar with the outdoors and sustainable agriculture.

• Be 21 years or older and have a college degree or comparable experience in a related field.

• Possess CPR and First Aid certification.