Garden Program Manager

About Aspire

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998, Aspire aims to transform inequitable outcomes and is one of the largest open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare scholars for success in college, career, and life. Our community is grounded in Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

Job Summary

The Garden Program Manager provides garden-based science and nutrition instruction to K-6 students at EPACS. In addition to teaching classes and after-school enrichment clubs, the Garden Program Manager oversees operations and maintenance of the 3-acre EPACS Organic Garden and coordinates community involvement in the garden.

Essential Functions

• Design and implement garden-based science / nutrition classes for elementary students
• Create class curriculum in conjunction with teachers at the school site so the garden class complements classroom work, including assessments, lesson plans, and material preparation
• Facilitate family and community involvement in the garden, including hosting volunteer events and work days
• Coordinate parent volunteers
• Responsible for garden maintenance, including weeding, harvesting, planting, pruning, etc.
• Collaborate with teammates on interdisciplinary projects
• Order supplies for maintaining the garden and for the classes
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of an office and classroom setting, with indoor and outdoor work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable performance of essential functions.

Compensation

Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to teammate well-being. In addition to a competitive base salary benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer benefits including paid time off, health coverage on select plans, life insurance / long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.

Hourly rate : $45.00-$87.00 depending on experience. Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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