Continuing Education Assistant Instructor


Job Location:

Brooklyn, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 21 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:Continuing Education Assistant Instructor

Department: Education

Reports to: Director of Continuing Education

FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal Non-exempt

Compensation:Prep. Rate: $25/hour & Teaching Rate: $40/hour


Position Description:

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Continuing Education horticulture instructors teach a variety of horticulture classes for professional development programs such as Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Certificate in Horticulture. The successful candidate will be a collaborative self-starter with strong communication skills. They will have advanced knowledge in their subject area.


Responsibilities:

  • Assist lead instructor with scheduled classes including lecture and facilitating class discussions and activities.
  • Assist with grading assignments.
  • Prepare lab materials and assist students with lab activities.


Qualifications:

  • Advanced knowledge in your subject area either through professional or academic experience
  • Fluent use of technology including PowerPoint and Zoom
  • Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse audiences
  • Strong communication and organizational skills


Benefits:

BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:

  • NYC Protected Time-Off: up to 56 hours of paid leave and 32 hours of unpaid 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


To be considered for this position please submit an application by clicking Applybelow. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.

No telephone calls for position inquiries please.Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process should contact Human Resources

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


Required Experience:

Junior IC

Position Title:Continuing Education Assistant InstructorDepartment: EducationReports to: Director of Continuing EducationFLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal Non-exemptCompensation:Prep. Rate: $25/hour & Teaching Rate: $40/hourPosition Description:We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Continu...