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Spring Plantmobile Instructor

Posted: February 21, 2020 by MAEE Administration

Category: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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Spring Plantmobile Instructor
Job Type
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Organization MN Landscape Arboretum
Job Description

Temporary Plantmobile Instructor - 
(not to exceed 67 days/calendar year)

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, horticulture, natural sciences or related field
  • Experience teaching in a classroom or informal setting
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Successful Completion of a Background Check

Hourly rate:
$15+ Depending on Qualifications

Description:
The temporary instructor is responsible for delivering high quality one-hour, hands-on plant science presentations to metro-area school groups (up to 30 students) at their location.  To achieve this, instructors must manage program supplies and materials, and exhibit strong teaching and presentation skills.

Schedule: 
Part time-Full time hours available M-F from April 10-May 29, 2020.

Instructor specific responsibilities include:

  • Thoroughly learn the program presentation to be able to teach it with energy, clarity, and flexibility; connecting each student to the program content
  • Warmly greet and work with classroom teachers to meet the needs of students and manage group behavior during presentation
  • Manage program supplies making sure needed items are stocked and ready for the next instructor
  • Safely transport self and supplies to and from school sites in university vehicle
  • Closely coordinate with program manager for on-going check-ins and to determine weekly schedule
  • Continuously gather ideas and information for program improvement

To apply for this position:
Email a cover letter and resume to the Plantmobile Program Coordinator
Malia Brandt,  leck0012@umn.edu

Location Chaska, MN (with travel throughout the metro)
Expires 2020-03-20
Link https://www.arboretum.umn.edu/employmentopportunities.aspx#Plantmobile%20Instructor
MAEE Partner Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Spring Plantmobile Instructor
  • Part Time & Seasonal
MN Landscape Arboretum
Location: Chaska, MN (with travel throughout the metro)
Expires: 2020-03-20
Link: https://www.arboretum.umn.edu/employmentopportunities.aspx#Plantmobile%20Instructor
MAEE Partner: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Job Description:

Temporary Plantmobile Instructor - 
(not to exceed 67 days/calendar year)

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, horticulture, natural sciences or related field
  • Experience teaching in a classroom or informal setting
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Successful Completion of a Background Check

Hourly rate:
$15+ Depending on Qualifications

Description:
The temporary instructor is responsible for delivering high quality one-hour, hands-on plant science presentations to metro-area school groups (up to 30 students) at their location.  To achieve this, instructors must manage program supplies and materials, and exhibit strong teaching and presentation skills.

Schedule: 
Part time-Full time hours available M-F from April 10-May 29, 2020.

Instructor specific responsibilities include:

  • Thoroughly learn the program presentation to be able to teach it with energy, clarity, and flexibility; connecting each student to the program content
  • Warmly greet and work with classroom teachers to meet the needs of students and manage group behavior during presentation
  • Manage program supplies making sure needed items are stocked and ready for the next instructor
  • Safely transport self and supplies to and from school sites in university vehicle
  • Closely coordinate with program manager for on-going check-ins and to determine weekly schedule
  • Continuously gather ideas and information for program improvement

To apply for this position:
Email a cover letter and resume to the Plantmobile Program Coordinator
Malia Brandt,  leck0012@umn.edu

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