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Farming Assistant - EUSD Farm Lab at Encinitas Union Elementary

Application Deadline

10/21/2024 12:05 PM Pacific

Date Posted
9/27/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$22.31 - $28.75 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
260 Days (40 hours per week - Monday through Friday)
Employment Type
Full Time

Requirements / Qualifications

Letter of Interest Current Resume 3 Current Letters of Recommendation (within one year)

Requirements / Qualifications

Letter of Interest Current Resume 3 Current Letters of Recommendation (within one year)

Comments and Other Information

The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) is seeking a Farming Assistant. Under the direction of the Administrator of Farm Lab and the Lead Farmer, the farming assistant is responsible for supporting all farming operations at Encinitas Union School District’s Farm Lab. Farming tasks will include, but are not limited to, seeding, transplanting, harvesting, composting, bed prep, irrigation placement and repair, weeding, and pest management. Additionally, the farming assistant will support general farm maintenance and site grounds work, as needed. The EUSD District Farm Lab is a 10-acre property that houses multiple components that support health and wellness and enviro-literacy. Farm Lab is home to EUSD's certified organic farm that feeds into the nationally recognized farm to school program. The regenerative agriculture practices utilized at Farm Lab earned Farm Lab the Real organic Project Certification. Farm Lab is also home to the DREAMS Campus (Design, Research, Engineering, Art, Math and Science) that provides sustainability education to all EUSD students grades Kinder - 6. Students experience integration of indoor and outdoor education, 4PBL (Project, Place, Problem & Phenomena based learning) rooted in Next Generation Science Standards. Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm. Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, CalPERS Retirement. Salary placement dependent upon experience; up to 6 years of work experience in the same or comparable classification is taken into consideration for salary placement. District's Vision: Encinitas Union School District ignites the limitless potential of all learners. District's Values: Joy -Through an intentional focus on the whole person, we create joyful learning environments for everyone. Belonging - We ensure everyone feels valued, affirmed and celebrated. Integrity - We practice honesty, transparency, and vulnerability to cultivate trust. Service - We use our skills and resources to positively impact the environment and the lives of others. Innovation - We are curious, creative and resourceful in pursuit of novel solutions to complex problems. NOTE: This posting may be closed prior to October 20, 2024 based on applicant pool/district needs. The selection process will consist of paper screening, a district administered test, pre-interview reference checks, panel interview, and performance task. Applicants who pass the paper screening will be invited to take the District Competency Exam on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 9:00am. Panel interviews will be scheduled for qualifying applicants during the week of October 28, 2024 - time TBD. Successful candidates will be required to pass fingerprint background check, physical and drug screen and provide negative Tuberculin Skin Test result prior to working in Encinitas Union School District. Fingerprinting and TB test at applicant's expense. Physical/drug screen paid by EUSD. If you have difficulty completing your on-line application, contact EdJoin's help desk at 1-888-900-8945. Remember, EdJoin does not support documents in Word format (.doc or .docx)

Comments and Other Information


The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) is seeking a Farming Assistant. Under the direction of the Administrator of Farm Lab and the Lead Farmer, the farming assistant is responsible for supporting all farming operations at Encinitas Union School District’s Farm Lab. Farming tasks will include, but are not limited to, seeding, transplanting, harvesting, composting, bed prep, irrigation placement and repair, weeding, and pest management. Additionally, the farming assistant will support general farm maintenance and site grounds work, as needed. The EUSD District Farm Lab is a 10-acre property that houses multiple components that support health and wellness and enviro-literacy. Farm Lab is home to EUSD's certified organic farm that feeds into the nationally recognized farm to school program. The regenerative agriculture practices utilized at Farm Lab earned Farm Lab the Real organic Project Certification. Farm Lab is also home to the DREAMS Campus (Design, Research, Engineering, Art, Math and Science) that provides sustainability education to all EUSD students grades Kinder - 6. Students experience integration of indoor and outdoor education, 4PBL (Project, Place, Problem & Phenomena based learning) rooted in Next Generation Science Standards. Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm. Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, CalPERS Retirement. Salary placement dependent upon experience; up to 6 years of work experience in the same or comparable classification is taken into consideration for salary placement. District's Vision: Encinitas Union School District ignites the limitless potential of all learners. District's Values: Joy -Through an intentional focus on the whole person, we create joyful learning environments for everyone. Belonging - We ensure everyone feels valued, affirmed and celebrated. Integrity - We practice honesty, transparency, and vulnerability to cultivate trust. Service - We use our skills and resources to positively impact the environment and the lives of others. Innovation - We are curious, creative and resourceful in pursuit of novel solutions to complex problems. NOTE: This posting may be closed prior to October 20, 2024 based on applicant pool/district needs. The selection process will consist of paper screening, a district administered test, pre-interview reference checks, panel interview, and performance task. Applicants who pass the paper screening will be invited to take the District Competency Exam on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 9:00am. Panel interviews will be scheduled for qualifying applicants during the week of October 28, 2024 - time TBD. Successful candidates will be required to pass fingerprint background check, physical and drug screen and provide negative Tuberculin Skin Test result prior to working in Encinitas Union School District. Fingerprinting and TB test at applicant's expense. Physical/drug screen paid by EUSD. If you have difficulty completing your on-line application, contact EdJoin's help desk at 1-888-900-8945. Remember, EdJoin does not support documents in Word format (.doc or .docx)