Company description
On every acre, in all we do, Red Gate Farm is for children and about learning. We plant seeds in the garden and in the hearts and minds of each young person who joins us in nurturing the land, caring for the animals, enjoying meaningful experiences, and building for the future.
Our commitment to connecting children and farming informs all of our programs and events. From tots discovering the joy of Mornings on the Farm to teen apprentice farmers in our Summer Camp programs, Red Gate Farm partners with parents and teachers in public, private and home schools, year-round. Our farmers and educators work side-by-side with you and your children to plant the seeds of curiosity, strength, courtesy, satisfaction, and connection.
Farms are the perfect place for young people to connect with the things that really matter, to the land that sustains them, and to the natural world that surrounds them. We know that the busyness of life and the call of technology can keep simple, life-nourishing experiences at the end of a long-list of to-dos. And yet, we also know that our children need time and space to engage in the sensory delights, purposeful work, and daily adventures found on a farm. At Red Gate Farm, we focus on creating these experiences and connections in a meaningful way for every child who walks through our gate.
Job description
Start Date: January 2023
Job Description
Red Gate Farm is seeking a hard-working, kind, and enthusiastic individual to lead day and overnight farm programs. The Farm Educator works closely with children and visiting school groups, making meaningful connections with children through farming. Examples of activities include clearing trails, caring for farm animals, planting and harvesting in the garden, going for nature walks, and much much more! The Farm Educator helps to develop programs, and assists with farm maintenance and operation as needed.
Farm Values
Employees are expected to embody the farm’s core values:
- Being kind
- Being respectful
- Giving your all
- Having fun and trying new things
Qualifications & Abilities
- 1-3 year of teaching experience or comparable experience
- strong references regarding their work with children
- Community oriented and able to work in busy social settings
- Well-organized with an attention to detail
- Self-starter and able to take initiative
- Love for the outdoors and working in an outdoor environment
- typically will have a college undergrad degree
Specific Responsibilities
- Mentor and be a positive role model for students.
- Plan, teach and implement daily activities for students.
- Provide care for program participants which includes evening activities and other unscheduled time.
- Provide appropriate feedback to visiting adults and caregivers.
- Maintain and clean program spaces.
- Work cooperatively and closely with Farm staff.
- Work with Program Manager to meet strategic and program goals.
- Maintain records and documents for all work.
- Other duties and farm work as required - including administrative tasks.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to work in an outdoor setting, including moderate hiking, running, climbing and lifting moderately heavy items (40lbs).
- Must be able to work in a farm environment with a variety of livestock types (training provided).
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary position of $35,568, health insurance, up to 3 weeks of vacation and 3 weeks of additional paid time off. On-site room and board may also be available. Successful candidates will be ready for a one-year commitment that may be extended for an additional year.
Compensation
this position is: salaried, $35,568* - $50,000
Application instructions
This job expired on December 06, 2022
Deadline
October 31, 2022