Lead Gardening Educator (NYC – ONLY)
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$25 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Part-time |
| Location | Ridgewood, NY Ridgewood, New York open_in_new |
About this job
FoodStream Learn is seeking an experienced Lead Gardening Educator to deliver engaging, hands-on garden education programs in NYC Public Schools. This role is ideal for an educator with a passion for horticulture, sustainability, and experiential learning. You will guide students through garden-based activities that connect classroom learning with real-world skills, while fostering curiosity, creativity, and environmental stewardship.
Description
Organization: Foodstream, Inc (FSN)
Location: Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan
Type: Part-time / Contractor
Compensation: $25 – $30 per hour, based on experience
FoodStream Learn (FSL) is a DOE-certified food education program committed to enriching the educational journey of children in New York City public schools. Through hands-on food and garden-based learning, we help students build healthy relationships with food, explore sustainability practices, and foster community engagement. Our mission is to create a culture of healthy eating, wellness, and lifelong habits.
FoodStream Learn is seeking an experienced Lead Gardening Educator to deliver engaging, hands-on garden education programs in NYC Public Schools. This role is ideal for an educator with a passion for horticulture, sustainability, and experiential learning. You will guide students through garden-based activities that connect classroom learning with real-world skills, while fostering curiosity, creativity, and environmental stewardship.
- Plan and teach weekly garden education lessons for K–12 students during the school day and after-school programs.
- Lead hands-on activities such as planting, composting, soil cultivation, watering, harvesting, and overall garden care.
- Adapt lessons to meet diverse student learning needs and styles.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive outdoor learning environment.
- Mentor interns and volunteers in garden-based education.
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to support school-wide initiatives.
- Contribute to curriculum development, program evaluation, and organization-wide projects.
- Encourage sustainable practices, such as composting and food waste reduction, throughout lessons.
- 1–2 years of teaching experience in schools or community-based education.
- Strong gardening and horticulture knowledge.
- Experience working in urban public school settings.
- Strong classroom management and communication skills.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- PETS clearance (DOE fingerprinting/background check).
Preferred:
- Conversant or fluent in Spanish.
- Bachelor’s degree in education, horticulture, environmental science, nutrition, public health, or related field.
- Training or certification in garden-based education, sustainability, or youth development.
- Part-time contractor role with flexible scheduling based on school program needs.
- Approx. 8-10 hours per week, with a mix of in-school and after-school lessons.
- Compensation based on experience.
- Travel required between school sites; reasonable transportation costs may be reimbursed.
- Growth opportunities within the organization, including curriculum leadership and educator training.
Submit your resume and cover letter with the subject line: Lead Gardening Educator Application – [Your Name] directly via our hiring site (please no direct emails to avoid emails getting lost in email clutter). Thanks
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As part of FoodStream Learn, you’ll empower the next generation of New Yorkers to connect with nature, understand sustainability, and make healthier food choices. Together, we’re building healthier schools, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future.
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