Continuing Education Assistant Instructor

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

  • New York, NY
  • Today
  • $25 Per Hour

Highlights

Continuing Education horticulture instructors teach a variety of horticulture classes for professional development programs such as Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Certificate in Horticulture. BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including: NYC Protected Time-Off: up to 56 hours of paid leave and 32 hours of unpaid leave .

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LocationNew York, NY

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Continuing Education Assistant Instructor

Department: Education

Reports to: Director of Continuing Education

FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Non-exempt

Compensation: Prep. Rate: $25/hour & Teaching Rate: $40/hour
 
 
Position Description:

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Continuing Education horticulture instructors teach a variety of horticulture classes for professional development programs such as Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Certificate in Horticulture. The successful candidate will be a collaborative self-starter with strong communication skills. They will have advanced knowledge in their subject area.

 
Responsibilities:

  • Assist lead instructor with scheduled classes, including lecture and facilitating class discussions and activities.
  • Assist with grading assignments.
  • Prepare lab materials and assist students with lab activities.


Qualifications:

  • Advanced knowledge in your subject area, either through professional or academic experience
  • Fluent use of technology, including PowerPoint and Zoom
  • Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse audiences
  • Strong communication and organizational skills


Benefits: 

BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:

  • NYC Protected Time-Off: up to 56 hours of paid leave and 32 hours of unpaid leave
  • Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave  
  • As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
  • Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
  • Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest
  • Employee discount at BBG’s retail shop and food venues


To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below.  Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered. 

No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at hr@bbg.org. 

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
 

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