Garden Educator

About our Program

The Windy Van Hooten Teaching Garden partners with the Gadsden City School System to bring experiential learning to eight elementary schools. Our program blends STEM, literacy, history, and the arts into dynamic, hands-on garden lessons that inspire curiosity and foster lasting connections to nature, wellness, and community.

We are seeking Garden Educators to guide elementary students in garden-based learning. Whether planting seeds, finding earthworms, or tasting sugar snap peas, Garden Educators help students discover the joy of learning outdoors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead interactive, age-appropriate garden classes for elementary students

• Integrate Math, Science, Reading, History, and Art into engaging outdoor lessons

• Support students in planting, harvesting, composting, and caring for the school garden

• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment

• Collaborate with teachers and staff to connect garden lessons to classroom goals

• Assist with overall garden maintenance and seasonal planning

Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm for working with young students and supporting their growth

• Passion for outdoor education, sustainability, and gardening

• Experience teaching or leading youth in group settings

• Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• Comfortable with the physical demands of outdoor work, including lifting, bending, and extended periods of standing or walking.

Schedule and Compensation:

• Part-Time roles available

• Hours follow school programming needs (weekdays, school calendar)

• Option of working additional hours at Hooten Holler events

• $25 to $30/hr depending on experience  

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To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: apply@windyvanhooten.org with your name and “Garden Educator Application” in the subject line.   ​