Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Children’s Garden has been a leader in providing urban children with hands-on gardening experience for 98 years. Seasonal instructors create and implement lesson plans on gardening, nature study, craft, and cooking activities for a seven week program cycle. Instructors teach and mentor a group of 8-12 children (pre-K/Kindergarteners or 1st-8th graders) outdoors while also mentoring 1-2 teen apprentices. Seasonal instructors learn and perform basic horticultural skills under the guidance of full-time staff. Full time staff members work with seasonal instructors to further develop and reinforce horticulture and education skills.

Duration:  Training:  2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24; Program:  3/30 – 6/2/12

Hours: Training:  Saturdays, 9am-4pm; 

        Program:  Fridays, 2-6pm and/or Saturdays, 9am-3:30pm.

Compensation: $10.00/hour.

Qualifications: College-level coursework or career experience that demonstrates an interest and commitment to hands-on education, urban agriculture, plants, and the environment. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with children. Hiring is contingent on a background check and fingerprinting.

Application Deadline: January 21st, 2011

Application Requirements: Resume, cover letter with details pertinent to the position and 2 names of references with contact information. Make sure Seasonal Instructor—SPRING' is clearly stated in your cover letter.

Send To:

Human Resources

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

1000 Washington Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11225

Fax: 718-622-7826

Email: personnel@bbg.org

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer