District School Garden Coordinator
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Applications will be accepted beginningThursday, November 21, 2024 12:00 AM(Eastern Standard Time)Job DescriptionLocation: Watertown Public SchoolsSalary: $35/hourPart-time Garden Coordinator to be responsible for planning, planting, and maintaining the existing elementary school gardens, collaborating with principals and teachers, coordinating volunteers, and supporting garden activities with students.Responsibilities include:Coordinating 4 school gardens (Hosmer, Lowell, Cunniff, and Watertown Middle School) and the implementation of a new Freight Farm (WHS):Creating a garden plan that serves curriculum needs and requirements, particularly in science and math.Maintaining an attractive and functional garden space with a variety of edible crops, flowers, native species, and specialty plants throughout the growing season.Managing an annual school garden budget.Purchasing all garden equipment, materials, and supplies including watering systems for each garden.Routinely visiting each of the gardens to ensure condition and upkeep, including watering systems and pest management.Ensuring all tools and materials are available at the appropriate site when needed.Integrating students, volunteers, and community members into the garden work as much as possible.Some weekend garden workdays will be required.Organizing summer garden care.Attending professional development on hydroponic gardening.Supporting teachers in the schoolyard garden and in the classroom:In collaboration with the district math and science coordinator, developing garden plans for the growing season and the curricular links, adapting the plans as needs arise.In collaboration with garden teacher leaders, planning indoor and outdoor garden activities for in-school programs.Planning and implementing garden-integrated lessons and activities with teachers.Organizing parent volunteers, including community workdays and summer garden care.Active membership on Watertown's Farm to School team.Preferred Qualifications:Experience teaching children or youth, preferably in the field of Environmental Education or Science.Experience developing and working with a volunteer base.Strong communication and organization skills.Working knowledge of organic gardening practices.Ability to do physical work outside, including lifting up to 50lbs.Access to a car or truck for occasional use.30 Common StreetWatertown MA 02472Phone - 617 ###-#####J-18808-Ljbffr