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Garden Programs Educator

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Garden Programs Educator

Arts and Culture Customer Service Education/Training Outreach and Community Engagement
Work at beautiful Red Butte Garden and enjoy making a positive impact on the lives of K-12 students and campers. Educators at Red Butte Garden share their passion for plants, the outdoors, and the environment to K-12 students during field trips, visits to classrooms, summer camps, and more. Educators are responsible for teaching lessons and guiding students through investigations to engage them with the science of plants and the environment.

During the school year, this position will primarily work with schools. During the summer, this position will primarily work with summer camps. Educators will acquire and strengthen skills in communication, teaching, curriculum development, classroom management, and more.


Responsibilities:

  1. Teaching in-Garden and off-site school programs to elementary school students. Effectively implement 3-dimensional, phenomena based science teaching.
  2. Collect, assemble, and maintain teaching materials. Assist in maintaining facilities and equipment.
  3. Collaborate with program coordinators to develop curriculum and lesson plans
  4. Lead, teach, and supervise summer camp students, including: following safety guidelines, supporting youth development, and monitoring medical needs.
  5. Develop, prepare, and teach activities, experiments, crafts, and games for summer camp students. Review and provide feedback on camp curriculum.
  6. Represent Red Butte Garden when interacting with parents, caregivers, or community partners by providing extraordinary service to all campers, parents, caregivers, and Garden colleagues.
  7. Assist the Programs department with other activities, programs, and seasonal events as needed by performing other relevant duties as assigned.
  8. Must complete Youth Protection Training.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related area (such as education, horticulture, botany, environmental studies, or another related field) or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), and two years of related experience required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.


Application Link: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/163753






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Job Type : Full-time

Organization Mission : To connect people with plants and the beauty of living landscapes.

DEI/Nondiscrimination Statement : The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Job Location : Salt Lake City

Work Model : On-site

Closing Date : 5/15/2024

Compensation Type : Salary

Job Status : Exempt

Benefits Offered : Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time

Pay Range : $35,000.00 – $42,000.00, depending on experience.

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