FIE Family Garden and Engagement Program (FGEP) Facilitator
FIE Family Garden and Engagement Program (FGEP) Facilitator
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Job Description
Department
Florida Institute Of Education (FIE)Compensation
$55000.00 to Negotiable AnnualGeneral Description / Primary Purpose
The Family Garden and Engagement Program (FGEP) is a supplemental hands-on curriculum for infants toddlers and preschoolers with a strong family engagement component designed to increase childrens language and literacy skills. Key components include Professional Learning for teachers (PL Boosts) Family Gathering get-togethers Talk-Time Practices Exploration Baskets Indoor and Outdoor Garden Lessons and the Garden Bed.
This is a 1-year visiting position with the potential for renewal.
Position Schedule: 10 months 40 hours per week MondayFriday (must be available for some night and weekend hours).
Job Functions
Travel to centers (providing own transportation) weekly to work with garden and family liaisons
Use theFGEP Facilitator Guideto:
plan and co-present with FIE Researchers at the Super Saturday trainings 3 times a year
plan and host six virtual professional learning sessions a year for each center
plan and host three face-to-face family gatherings and three virtual family gatherings for each center with the Family Liaison (some of these are held during the evening)
act as a resource for the Garden Liaisons as they support teachers and provide follow-up care for the gardens
work with our community partnerStandard Feed and Seed
Work outside during site lessons in the garden bed and visit teachers in classrooms at partner centers to support fidelity of implementation
Meet with FIE Researchers on a regular schedule
Help problem-solve implementation challenges with FIE Researchers
Sign and adhere to the FIE Confidentiality Agreement
Supervision Exercised: No
Required Licensure: N/A
Required Qualifications: A masters degree from an acceptable accredited institution in the field of instruction or closely related discipline at time of hire.
Department Requirements
Experience working with families and/or young children in formal settings
Effective oral and written communication skills
Experience working in a garden (e.g. a home garden volunteering or working in a community garden program)
Experience in child development or education preferred
Experience in planning and implementing professional development with adults
CLASS certification in infant toddler Prek 3rdgrade
Ability to establish positive relationships and work collaboratively with diverse populations
Willingness to expand knowledge and embrace new ideas
Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to adapt as they implement a plan of action
Anticipated Start Date:The position is expected to begin onAugust 4 2025.
Additional Application Materials Required:
Applicants should provide the following required documents:
Current resume/curriculum vitae
Cover letter
Name current phone number and email address of three professional references.
Due to direct contact with minor children at FIE-partner early learning centers a successful Position of Trust/Level 2 background screening with fingerprinting is required.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and as applicable U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
How to Apply:Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position please contact Dr. Emily Montford at and/or
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the Universitys policy this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct sexual violence and child sexual abuse by or against any student employee contractor or visitor to the Universitys Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
Equal Opportunity
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment we strive to attract students faculty and staff from a variety of cultures backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information race color religion age sex disability gender identity/expression sexual orientation marital status national origin or veteran status in any educational employment social recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the Universitys collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNFs mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated engaged citizens.
Employment Type
Full-Time
