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—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that persist in our communities—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers, and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.
JOB SUMMARY
The Garden Program Coordinator supports the implementation of a school-based garden program for students in grades K–8. This role assists teachers and staff in delivering hands-on, garden-based learning experiences, maintaining the garden space, and fostering students' love of nature, sustainability, and healthy eating. The Coordinator works under the supervision of the school site administrator and oversees the operations and maintenance of the school garden, as well as coordinating community involvement in the garden.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Implement garden-based science/nutrition education for students
In conjunction with teachers at school, coordinate the garden program curriculum so the garden class complements what is being done in the classroom, including assessments, 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
Additional:
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
Competencies:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in a positive way with students, parents, and community members
Ability to physically maintain the garden.
Ability to work with vendors, parents, and other school site co-workers.
Ability to provide leadership that assures student and volunteer safety.
Minimum educational level:
Experience required:
Physical requirements:
Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments.
Work authorization requirements:
Clear the Department of Justice background screening
Authorized to work in the United States
Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting, which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.
The hourly rate for this role is $27.88-$50.51 depending on years of experience.
Aspire Public Schools 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 occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
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