General Youth Ed Instructor

About the Job

Teach hands‑on plant science programming that may include Arboretum field trips, in‑classroom outreach experiences, and summer day camps.

• Deliver high‑quality programs that connect children to plants and the natural world.
• Communicate positively and professionally with parents, teachers, volunteers, and other adults.
• Prepare, set up, and manage program supplies; restock materials for the next instructor.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Delegate tasks and provide guidance to volunteers.
• Provide feedback to support continuous program improvement.
• Serve in a mix of lead teaching and assistant roles, depending on program needs.

• Commitment:
  On call / as needed.
• Hours:
  
  Flexible; schedule varies seasonally and week to week.

This position is located at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, MN.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, horticulture, natural sciences or a related field.
• Experience teaching in a classroom or informal education setting.
• Ability to teach with energy, clarity, and flexibility.
• Enthusiasm for working with children, including patience and a sense of humor.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to walk, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds; work both indoors and outdoors.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willingness to play games, use puppets, and get messy.

Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor‑Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and references for consideration.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ or call (612) 624‑8647.

For questions about the position, please contact:

Malia Brandt
Youth Education School and Family Program Manager
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