GARDEN LEAD TEACHER (Santa Barbara)

GARDEN LEAD TEACHER (Santa Barbara)

15 May 2024
California, Santa barbara 00000 Santa barbara USA

GARDEN LEAD TEACHER (Santa Barbara)

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Hope 4 Kids is accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), has been rated 5 stars for quality through the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), and is a certified Outdoor Classroom Demonstration Site through the Outdoor Classroom Project (OCP). We have two locations in Santa Barbara to serve families in our community.

We are looking for a Garden Lead Teacher to maintain our gardens and create magical places for children. In this position, the Garden Lead Teacher would have the privilege of planning, designing, and implementing plants, vegetables, flowers, etc., in our expansive gardens. The Garden Lead Teacher works with children and staff to communicate what is happening in our gardens, supports children's learning and development in understanding the benefits of gardens not only for our bodies, but also the difference in how things taste when grown in a garden vs. bought at the store.

The right candidate for this position is an experienced gardener, is familiar with appropriate things to plant and harvest based on the season, is capable of building garden boxes and designing gardens, and loves working with children. This position would be the Lead Garden Teacher for both locations.

This is truly a unique and wonderful opportunity for someone who loves to create and "play" in the garden and also loves making a difference with children.

Full-time (40 hours)

Opportunities for advancement

Full-time employees enjoy medical, dental, vision insurance and sick days

Access to AFLAC and 403-B retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Early childhood education development

Childcare benefits

Training typically starts immediately

Teacher's Aide positions minimum wage and up (0 to 3 ECE units)

Associate Teacher positions minimum wage to $13 hourly (6 ECE units)

Enrichment or Rover Teacher positions depends on units and experience (minimum of 6 ECE units and enrolled in 3 semester or 2 quarter ECE units)

Teacher and Substitute Teacher positions $13 to $16 hourly

Lead Teacher positions $15 to $19 hourly

Master Lead Teacher positions $17 hourly and up (contact us for qualifications)

Qualified candidates for the Lead Garden Teacher position possess a minimum of 1 year successful gardening experience. Candidates who also possess any Early Childhood Education units are especially encouraged to apply!

We have a Zero Tolerance Drug/Alcohol Policy and may require a pre-employment drug/alcohol test. We also require a fingerprint, Child Abuse Index, TB, measles and pertussis immunizations, and health clearance prior to employment.

If a position at Hope 4 Kids sounds like a good match for you and you'd like to use your unique gifts to shape the scope and future of Hope 4 Kids, we invite you to complete an employment application (http://1226-2529.bloqsites.com/forms/view/28446). Please feel free to also fax any supporting documents such as your cover letter, transcripts, certificates, etc., to (805) 456-1685.

We hope you enjoy browsing our website (www.h4kelc.org) and look forward to meeting you!

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