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Seasonal Garden Apprentice Program Instructor

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: METRO HORT GROUP, INC.
Seasonal/Temporary, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Youth Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 22 USD Hourly USD 22.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York

Seasonal Garden Apprentice Program Instructor

Start Date: June 9Compensation: $22 per hour

Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Children’s 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 9–12 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.

Responsibilities/Duties
  • 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 Children’s 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/Requirements
  • 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
  • Willingness to work outside in all weather
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