Position Title: Continuing Education Horticulture Instructor
Department: Education
Reports to: Director of Continuing Education
FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Nonexempt
Compensation: Prep. Rate: $25/hour & Teaching Rate: $50.00 - $56.00/ hour
Position Description:
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Continuing Education horticulture instructors teach a variety of horticulture classes for professional development programs such as Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Certificate in Horticulture. The successful candidate will be a collaborative self-starter with strong communication skills. They will have expertise in their subject area and experience teaching for diverse learning styles.
Responsibilities:
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Collaborate with Continuing Education staff to manage preparatory logistics in advance of class.
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Working independently, teach scheduled classes
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Grade all student assignments
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When relevant, review student evaluations with Continuing Education staff in order to improve teaching practices and learning outcomes.
Qualifications:
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Expertise in your subject area, either through professional or academic experience
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Experience teaching for diverse learning styles
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Fluent use of technology, including PowerPoint and Zoom
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Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse audiences
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Strong communication and organizational skills
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
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NYC Protected Time-Off: up to 56 hours of paid leave and 32 hours of unpaid leave
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Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
- As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
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Museum Pass which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
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Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest
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Employee discount at BBG’s retail shop and food venues
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
