Seasonal GAP Summer Instructor

Brooklyn, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Seasonal GAP Summer Instructor

Department: Childrens Education

Reportsto: Garden Apprentice Program Co-coordinators

FLSA Status: Part-time SeasonalNon-exempt

Compensation: $22 per hour

Training: TuesdayFriday 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. June 926

Program: TuesdayFriday 9 a.m.5 p.m. July 7August 14

Application Deadline:April 17 2026

Position Description:

Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Childrens Education programs are world-renowned for teaching hands-on gardening and plant science to children and teens. The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) is a youth development program for teens in grades 912 who are interested in plants science and environmental education. All GAP Instructors must participate in an intensive three-week paid orientation and lesson plan development program in June prior to working with apprentices in their summer program.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist with the implementation of the GAP summer program including program development facilitation and cleanup.
Develop and teach lessons for a group of 12 to 15 teens on topics such as research skills public speaking horticulture and science.
Supervise and mentor apprentices as they work in placements throughout the Garden.
Assist teens with horticulture and cooking sessions in the Childrens Garden.
Develop and teach courses on current environmental issues science research and more.
Design and lead team-building exercises and enrichment activities.
Lead field trips to farms gardens and other cultural institutions within New York City.
Mentor and collaborate with a program assistant (a recent GAP alum working on staff).
Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.

Qualifications:

2 years experience or studies in education urban agriculture nutrition botany or environmental or biological sciences
Experience teaching teens
Experience and comfort working with youth and staff from diverse backgrounds
Strong research and presentation skills
Gardening experience preferred
Willingness to work outside in all weather

Benefits

BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
- Up to 56 hours of sick leave
- Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
As a 501(c)3 BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Museum Pass which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
Free garden admission for employee plus one guest
Employee discount at BBGs retail shop and food venues

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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Position Title: Seasonal GAP Summer InstructorDepartment: Childrens EducationReportsto: Garden Apprentice Program Co-coordinatorsFLSA Status: Part-time SeasonalNon-exemptCompensation: $22 per hourTraining: TuesdayFriday 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. June 926Program: TuesdayFriday 9 ...