Massaro Community Farm seeks a farm-based educator and per diem teachers for the 2023-2024 program year. Educators will lead or assist our programming for the K-6 age group, with the farm and forest as our classroom. Our programming includes farm field trips in fall (September-November) and spring (April-June), after school programs, homeschool groups, and open farm days for the community. After school programs are currently scheduled for Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Most field trips take place Monday Fridays between 9am-1pm, with occasional exceptions. The farm has existing lesson plans and materials available, but programs will be tailored to the needs of each group and instructors are encouraged to bring their strengths, passions and creativity.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience leading children in educational activities, preferably on a farm or in an outdoor setting
- Be comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions on the farm (24 hours advance notice will be given in the event of a weather cancellation) • Be willing to lead lessons based on outlines and materials provided, adapt lesson plans as needed and bring their own experience to our programs
- Work with diverse groups of up to 15 students, grades K-8, from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
- Be comfortable receiving educational materials in electronic format, and navigating Google applications (gmail, docs, drive, sheets)
- Be willing and able to lift up to 25 pounds for the set-up/break-down of materials/supplies for programs
- Be willing to pass a background check
- CPR/First aid training a plus, but not required
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
41 Ford Road Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203) 736-8618 www.massarofarm.org
Keep Farming. Feed People. Build Community.
Compensation
The Farm-Based Educator is a part-time, seasonal position, and could be paired with other farm work for additional hours. Pay rate between $16-$19/hr depending on experience; some produce may be available as well.
The per diem teaching role could be an excellent fit for someone with teaching experience and a flexible schedule, or perhaps a retired teacher. Per diem teachers will be paid as independent contractors at the rate of $17/hr; some produce may be available as well.
To Apply
Interested candidates should send their resume (references welcome) and a cover letter to steve@massarofarm.org. Questions or inquiries about the role can also be sent to info@massarofarm.org.
Massaro Community Farm is an "equal opportunity employer." Massaro Community Farm will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
