Position: Farm Educator
Reports to: Director of Education
Position Overview:
The Education Coordinator for Auerfarm inspires and informs youth of all ages about the natural world, including Auerfarm agriculture and the surrounding environment. Through Auerfarm programs, the position will teach agricultural and environmental education in Auerfarm classrooms and prepare classroom space and materials as needed.
Farm Educator Responsibilities:
- Implements Education Program activities as needed to support achieving education long term objectives and meet the goal of the strategic plan, including:
- Teach agricultural and environmental education, year round in Auerfarm classrooms and at local schools
- Work with farmer in preparing and maintaining indoor and outdoor space as needed for programming
- Actively participates in staff meetings and training as required
- Assist with program development, evaluation, reporting as requested
- Assist in the development and implementation of new lesson plans and curricula
- Assists with on farm events and birthday parties
- Participates in organization-wide efforts, annual community events, and other tasks as requested (includes working weekends).
Requirements:
- Must be outgoing, have a willingness to learn, and bring joy and enthusiasm to work every day
- A desire to share your passion for the natural world with children
- Knowledge of or interest in farm-based education
- Interest in gardening, cooking, livestock handling, environmental education, fiber arts or carpentry
- A Bachelor’s degree in environmental or agricultural education, the sciences, education, or other relevant course of study is preferred, but not required.
- Experience working as a classroom teacher, informal educator, camp counselor, or childcare provider preferred.
- Ability to pass FBI/DOJ background check for working with children
Please email your interest and/or resume to Jonni Marshall, jmarshall@auerfarm.org.
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