Living Classroom has two positions available: Garden Conservation Coordinator and Garden-based Science Instructor.

Garden Conservation Coordinator

Living Classroom is looking for an individual to prepare and maintain gardens for our Garden-Based Science lessons in the Mountain View Whisman School District. 

This is a part time, 12-month position in the Mountain View Whisman School District.

Job Duties Include:

• Work with Living Classroom staff to prepare garden space and plants before scheduled lessons
• Participate in lesson training, when feasible
• Maintain planter boxes of existing plantings, and amend soil as as needed.
• Periodic cleanup of native plant gardens as needed
• Install and maintain laminated garden signs; inventory other signs and coordinate with Program Director and Garden Manager to replace as needed
• Coordinate with Garden Manager and Program Director to purchase plants, seeds, and seedlings and other materials as needed
• Assure adequate watering
• Check irrigation systems annually; make needed repairs or coordinate with School District Maintenance Department
• Maintain a professional demeanor and be able to communicate effectively with district and site based administrators regarding facilities and garden maintenance.
• Coordinate volunteer work days throughout the year (scheduling, supervision)
• Provide oversight to school sites during the summer months

Requirements: 

• Must have valid California driver’s license, a vehicle capable of transporting plants and other materials such as lumber, and be able to travel to school sites and retail stores for purchasing materials.
• Must have laptop computer and cell phone available for many work tasks.  
• Job requires lifting and sometimes moving heavy materials, usually using wheelbarrows or wagons.
• Must be flexible and possess strong time management skills to follow a work schedule that maximizes time efficiency and minimizes total travel time.​
• Successful candidates will be asked to complete a background check and TB test per school district guidelines.
  

To apply for this position please send resume to jobs@living-classroom.org

Garden-based Science Instructor

Living Classroom is looking for an instructor to teach grades K-5 Living Classroom garden-based lessons.

This is a part time, 10 month position in the Mountain View Whisman and Palo Alto School Districts.

Job Duties:

The Living Classroom Garden-Based Science Instructor will teach grades K-5 Living Classroom lessons in science, math and social studies that take place primarily in school gardens. The classes will be at schools within the Mountain View Whisman School District (90%) and Palo Alto Unified School District (10%).

Specific duties will include:

• Enthusiastically lead approximately 5-8 one-hour lessons on average during most weeks. Lesson times will be scheduled with the Mountain View and Palo Alto program managers on a monthly basis.
• Understand the life/earth science, social studies, math and other components in the state curriculum framework and the Common Core and Next Generation Science standards.
• Provide input regarding edits to lesson plans or ideas for new lessons.
• Support volunteer docents who are observing and assisting lessons as part of their training by discussing lessons after their completion and providing feedback.
• Meet with parent volunteers 15-20 minutes before each lesson to provide instructions for their participation in the lesson.

Requirements:  
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• Must have a valid California driver’s license, cell phone, and be able to drive to school sites and carry lesson kits (up to 25lbs). Teaching experience or working with elementary school children preferred.
• Requires strong time management and organizational skills. Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with teachers, parents, children and site administrators (when needed).
• Successful candidates will be asked to complete a background check and TB test per school district guidelines.
  

To apply for this position please send your resume to jobs@living-classroom.org