Garden Teacher - San Domenico Explorers Summer Camp

Temporary 2026 summer position for 3 camp sessions (grades PreK-5) for weeks of:
July 13th-17th, July 20th-24th, July 27th-31st

Mandatory Training:

July 10.

The San Domenico summer camp program offers children aged 4-18 a rich assortment of sports, academic, and enrichment programs, including art, music, digital art, film, and STEM-oriented programs. Our camps are located on San Domenico’s beautiful 515 acre campus in San Anselmo.

We are seeking a passionate, creative Garden Teacher and collaborative team member with experience in environmental or outdoor education for children. This role is an opportunity to work alongside a dedicated staff team, guiding campers through engaging, hands‑on experiences in our one-acre school garden and across our 500-acre campus. The Garden Teacher will design and lead age‑appropriate gardening lessons and activities for campers ages 4‑10 that foster curiosity, creativity, and imaginative play while nurturing a connection to the natural world.

The ideal candidate brings practical gardening knowledge, experience working with children, and the ability to create a safe, joyful, and engaging learning environment.

• Plan and lead daily garden‑based activities for campers
• Teach foundational gardening skills, including planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting.
• Design and facilitate engaging garden experiences that encourage curiosity, imaginative play, and exploration.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all campers.
• Communicate effectively with camp directors, families, and fellow staff as needed.
• Supervise and support campers during all gardening activities.
• Care for the garden space, tools, and equipment to ensure safety and readiness.

• Experience supervising and instructing groups of children in outdoor or garden‑based activities.
• Knowledge of basic gardening practices and seasonal growing techniques.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, age‑appropriate lessons in a dynamic and enjoyable way.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Mandatory Training:
  July 10th
• This position is nonexempt, which is eligible for paid overtime in accordance with applicable state and federal law. The position pays $25–$32 per hour. Final placement within this range is commensurate with a candidate’s specific experience and qualifications; typically, those with fewer years of experience can expect placement toward the lower end of the scale.
• As a temporary summer employee, this position is ineligible for most school benefits.
• Lunch and snacks provided daily

Please send your cover letter and resume via email to Human Resources athr . Please put the title of the position in the subject line of your email.

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No phone calls, please.

San Domenico School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, disability, medical condition, religion, veteran status, marital-status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.