Coordinator, Farm Education

Applications will be received until January keputusan 2026
. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board k12.org.

Facilitates student engagement through hands‑on outdoor learning opportunities. Increases the capacity of the school farm to provide students with the necessary skills to support living plants and animals and cultivate value through the process of producing their own food. Ensures maintenance of the farm environment, gardens, and animals, guaranteeing a safe and thriving farm site.

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Detector Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range
  . $42,602-$51,123 annually (depending on experience).  for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS provides other Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

• Leads weekly groups of students through gardening and animal skills while they care for the school animals, garden and farm.
• Plans and facilitates engaging activities and lessons that help students internal Backyard key concepts around animal husbandry, plant growth, plant cultivation and food development, enabling them to practice key skills related to caring for the garden and animals.
• Coordinates with school stakeholders (e.g., the student support team, autism center instructor, core class teachers) to ensure students meet school expectations and access the content.
• Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rules of conduct and behavior of groups while on site, ensuring the safety of students and animals.
• Provides care for animals (e.g., goats, rabbits, bees, chickens, etc.), ensuring enclosures are secure and clean and that animals are routinely watered, fed, and healthy.
• Ensures gardens are maintained and thrive from planting to harvest to distribution; builds or installs new infrastructure and repairs systems when necessary.
• Buys or obtains related materials using the school's van and purchasing systems.
• Develops connections with neighborhood resources.
• May guide or coordinate the work of farm assistants or volunteers, as required.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor'sמ degree preferred.
• One or more years of experience working in an outdoor education setting and developing learning opportunities for school‐aged children.
• Leadership for racial and educational excellence, working to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, while believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high‑quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position漂.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job‑related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun