The Charleston Elementary School, a PK-8 school of approximately 130 students, strives to prepare all students for the lifelong process of learning, empowering them with confidence, empathy, competence, and civic responsibility. The Charleston Elementary School is seeking a part-time Farm to School Coordinator, up to 5 hours per week, to facilitate a program that connect students with local agriculture and healthy eating. Responsibilities include managing the school gardens and greenhouse, coordinating the sourcing of local foods for school meals, and developing experiential, hands-on learning experiences for students.Minimum qualifications: Minimum of an Associates degree preferred.Background in farming, harvesting, landscaping or science preferred.Strong organizational, inter-personal, verbal and written communication skills to facilitate workshops, teaching sessions, etc.Creativity and flexibility in order to personalize their learning approach for individual students.This is a school session position. Previous experience preferred. For more information on our school please visit our website at https://sites.google.com/ncsuvt.org/ces/home.Either submit letter of interest; resume (or complete an NCSU application) listing 3 references (or 3 current letters of reference), and copies of transcripts to: Christopher Lawson, PrincipalCharleston Elementary School255 Center School RoadWest Charleston, VT [email protected] & Benefits: There are no benefits with this part-time position. Hourly rate is $20.00/hour.Deadline: The application-screening process will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Criminal Record Background and Child Abuse/Neglect Registry Checks are required.Equal Opportunity Employer.
