Continuing Education Instructor
Continuing Education Instructor
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Job Description
The New York Botanical Gardens Continuing Education Department seeks knowledgeable enthusiastic instructors to teach in the largest most diverse education program of any botanical garden in the world. We offer more than 700 classes workshops and lectures each year in our facilities as well as online in the following areas: Botany Floral Design Gardening Horticulture Landscape Design Seasonal Therapeutic Horticulture and Urban Naturalist.
Additionally this position supports through actions and conduct NYBGs Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility initiatives and helps to build and maintain an inclusive organization culture throughout the institution.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and/or modify existing curriculum in coordination with NYBGs Program Coordinators Program Manager and Director of Continuing Education
- Teach 12 courses (inperson and online) per session or more as available
- Identify any necessary materials and work with NYBG administration to procure them staying within budget and submitting receipts as needed
- Design appropriate assessments and give feedback to evaluate student learning when appropriate
- Maintain clear communication with NYBG administration & students
- Use NYBGapproved software (online portal Zoom Canvas) to take attendance and enter grades
Requirements:
- 35 years of professional experience in the area of expertise is required
- A strong understanding of the content area is required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required
- Teaching experience is preferred
- Comfort with basic classroom technology is preferred
*Salary within the following range: $49$65 hourly.*
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process please notify the Human Resources department at emailprotected.
If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden please go to to submit your application.
EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans
Employment Type
Part-Time
