EDUCATION LEAD
40-45 hours/week April-October
20 hours/week November-March
ABOUT THE POSITION
The role of the Education Lead is to assist in developing, managing, and facilitating our agriculturally and ecologically focused youth, family, and adult education programs. There is a strong focus on developing and delivering lessons and activities for our farm programs, of which our most popular is our summer camp.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Development and implementation of new and existing programs in conjunction with the Education Programs Manager (homeschool classes, preschool classes, family programs, teen cooking classes, summer camp, adult classes, etc.)
Working with the Education Programs Manager to create seasonal program curriculum, including lesson plans and educational materials for programs
Planning, implementation, and maintenance of the Education Garden throughout the season
Serving as Assistant Director during the 9 weeks of summer day camp
Working with the Education Manager to train seasonal education staff prior to the start of youth programs
Managing the Junior Counselor program for summer camp, including the training session
Supervising and supporting seasonal education staff and volunteers to ensure programs run smoothly
Providing a positive experience for parents or caretakers of children participating in youth programs
Collaborating with other departments at Cedar Circle Farm to lead or coordinate educational community programs
Assisting the organization in hosting fundraisers and events
Representing Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center at recruitment events, camp fairs, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
Have experience teaching about farming, nature, or related subjects, and a strong desire to help create and teach experiential nature based curriculum in a farm setting
Two years of relevant work experience, preferably in the education field
Enjoy working with learners of all ages, from preschool through adults
Be inclusive and embrace diversity of all learners
Be comfortable and have experience working in a garden
Be proactive and self-motivated
Possess strong communication skills in professional and educational settings
Be detail oriented and competent in balancing multiple projects and deadlines
Be comfortable working outdoors–rain or shine!
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit an application with a resume and cover letter on our website: cedarcirclefarm.org