Concorde Education Hiring for Gardening Teacher (Part Time Summer) at New York, NY Full Time

General Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director of Educational Development, plans and facilitates collaborative gardening instructional sessions for elementary and/or middle school students.

Major Duties:

• Meets regularly with the Director of Educational Development
• Plans and facilitates learning sessions
• Assists students in the development of gardening skills and knowledge
• Maintains consistent communication the Director of Educational Development
• Models appropriate academic and social behaviors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work with students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, academic profiles, and skill levels.
• Possess good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate responsibility, a desire to help others, discretion, and flexibility.
• Knowledge and ability to instruct students in a variety of science topics.
• Ability to plan and facilitate interactive, hands on science experiments and planting.
• Ability to collect and analyze data to drive future instruction.
• Ability to work independently applying critical thinking skills and problem solving to various situations.
• Must be able to instruct students of varying skill and experience levels in multiple programs based on interest and ability.

Qualifications: Must possess a bachelor’s degree, teaching and/or tutoring experience, and have a strong science and/or gardening background