Garden Program Coordinator

Description

ABOUT ASPIRE

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing college-preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998in an effort to transform the inequitable racial social and gender outcomes that persist in our communitiesAspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college career and life. At Aspire we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge skills and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day our community of students families teachers and staff comes together to learn work and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being) Culture of Belonging Community Partnership Agency & Self-Determination and Joy.

JOB SUMMARY

The Garden Program Coordinator supports the implementation of a school-based garden program for students in grades K8. This role assists teachers and staff in delivering hands-on garden-based learning experiences maintaining the garden space and fostering students love of nature sustainability and healthy eating. The Coordinator works under the supervision of the school site administrator and oversees the operations and maintenance of the school garden as well as coordinating community involvement in the garden.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Implement garden-based science / nutrition education for students

In conjunction with teachers at school coordinate the garden program curriculum so the garden class complements what is being done in the classroom including assessments and material preparation

Facilitate family and community involvement in the garden including hosting volunteer events and work days

Coordinate parent volunteers

Responsible for garden maintenance including weeding harvesting planting pruning etc.

Collaborate with teammates on interdisciplinary projects

Order supplies for maintaining the garden and for the classes

Additional :

Demonstrate knowledge of and support the Aspire Public Schools mission vision value statements including antiracism policies and procedures operating instructions confidentiality standards and the code of ethical behavior

Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies :

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in a positive way with students parents and community members

Ability to physically maintain the garden.

Ability to work with vendors parents and other school site co-workers.

Ability to provide leadership that assures student and volunteer safety.

Minimum educational level :

Undergraduate degree in Environmental Science Agriculture or Nutrition preferred

Experience required :

Prior experience with garden management program coordination and working with students

Physical requirements :

Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments.

Work authorization requirements :

Clear the Department of Justice background screening

Authorized to work in the United States

Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office classroom / school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation :

Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammates well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools we offer employees exceptional benefits including paid time off 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans life insurance / long-term disability participation in a CA state retirement plan tuition reimbursement plan and adoption assistance program.

The hourly rate for this role is $27.88-$50.51 depending on years of experience.

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion age sexual orientation national or ethnic origin disability marital status veteran status or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities women disabled persons and veterans.

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Program Management,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Organizational skills,Data Collection,Meeting Facilitation,Utilization Review,Administrative Experience,Program Development,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience,Social Work

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 27 - 50