Seasonal Outdoor Educator

Overview

Description:
Position:
Seasonal Outdoor Educator

Status:
Seasonal, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Hours:

Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:20am and 5:15pm

Reports to:

Education Manager

Coastal Roots Farm (CRF) is a nonprofit Jewish community farm and education center. We cultivate healthy, connected communities by integrating sustainable agriculture, food justice, and ancient Jewish wisdom.

We share organic produce with those who need it most and connect people to compelling Jewish ideas and traditions through farming and food. We distribute food through our on-site pay-what-you-can Farm Stand, pop up mobile farm stands, and donations to hunger relief organizations. We offer hands-on education and experiences through School and Group Visits, Farm Camp Farm Tours, Volunteer Opportunities, Jewish Agricultural Festivals, and other community events, inviting our neighbors to connect to the land, Jewish tradition, and each other.

Coastal Roots Farm is located in Encinitas, CA on approximately 17 acres of land. Our Farm consists of vegetable production fields, education farm and gardens, a food forest, chickens, and compost operations. Coastal Roots Farm was incubated by the Leichtag Foundation in 2014 and received 501(c)(3) public charity status in 2015.

A Seasonal Educator will work variable hours per week, up to 40 hours, and will support Coastal Roots Farm’s Education Department in implementing Jewish and Farm-based educational programs during Farm Camp reaching community members of all backgrounds with a focus on TK-8th grade students.

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong communication, public speaking, and group facilitation skills, interest in Jewish tradition, agriculture, and environmental stewardship, a passion for working with young people, and a welcoming disposition. They have the ability to teach these concepts to a variety of ages 4-13 years old and have experience in formal, informal, and/or outdoor learning environments.

Coastal Roots Farm values diversity and an inclusive culture. Candidates should be willing and enthusiastic about working within the Jewish community but may be of any (or no) faith or background.

• Supporting the Education Department to create curriculum, facilitate educational programs, and evaluate the delivery of the Farm’s Jewish and Farm-based Farm Camp program.
• Is willing and enthusiastic about working within the Jewish community but may be of any (or no) faith or background.
• Is passionate about environmental, outdoor, Jewish, and/or agriculture-based education.
• Daily set up and clean-up of learning environment
• Joining team meetings to plan for activities
• Caring for campers and providing an unforgettable experience in a loving, non-judgmental environment

• Attending relevant meetings.
• Helping with various farm-related projects.
• Integrating Jewish wisdom, teachings, and values to Farm Camp’s curriculum.
• Other duties may also be assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experiences

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• At least 1-2 years of experience with either Early Childhood, Elementary age, and/or Middle School age children.
• Experience designing and delivering curriculum to youth.
• Understanding and passionate about environmental, outdoor, Jewish, and/or agriculture-based education that may be relevant to the content of a Jewish Community Farm.
• Enjoys working with youth ages 4 and up and their families.
• Ability to build and nurture relationships with a wide variety of people including colleagues, youth, and families.
• Effective listening and communication skills.
• Team player and leader
• Flexible, able to work simultaneously on a wide range of projects and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Exceptional listening and communication skills with sensitivity to cultural communication differences.
• Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and creative.
• Cooperative, service-oriented attitude.
• Dedicated to the camper’s experience.
• Enthusiast…