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Garden Teacher We currently have full time and part time positions available at both the Grimmway Academy Edible Schoolyard and Buena Vista Edible Schoolyard for a Garden Teacher to work under the direction of the Garden Manager at the corresponding location. The Garden Teacher participates in teaching daily garden classes as part of an overall edible education program and works with the Garden team on the maintenance of a productive and educational organic garden. Responsibilities include: ? Participating in daily garden classes, guiding students through propagation, planting, composting, cultivation and maintenance of the garden ? Conducting daily lessons designed to foster sound nutritional practices and a love for eating fresh, seasonal, organic produce ? Assisting in propagation and greenhouse tasks, soil fertility, composting, crop rotation, garden planning, pruning, irrigation, pest and disease management and small-scale chicken husbandry ? Maintaining garden facilities and equipment including tool shed, chicken coop, greenhouse and all hand tools Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: ? Demonstrated ability to communicate with elementary age school students in an educational setting ? Ability to interact effectively with a variety of constituents including students, parents, teachers, volunteers and garden visitors ? Strong knowledge of the principles of gardening and cultivation ? Proven ability to work collaboratively Education and Experience Required: ? Educational background in agriculture, horticulture or related fields, with a B.A. degree preferred ? Experience working with elementary school aged students a plus ? Related experience in organic gardening/farming Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: ? Ability to stand, stoop, reach, and bend. Mobility of arms to reach, dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate large and small objects ? Ability to stand for long periods and walk long distances ? Ability to lift, push and/or pull objects (up to approximately 50 pounds) ? Ability to read small print ? Ability to work with and in the proximity of equipment with moving mechanical parts ? Ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment ? Ability to smell, taste and feel in order to determine the quality of raw food products ? Ability to work around loud noise Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume and a Grimmway Academy Classified Application. Applicants whose background and experience most closely fit our needs will be invited to participate in the interview process. Interested parties should respond to: Maureen R. Farrell Director of Human Resources Grimm Family Education Foundation 11001 River Run Boulevard, Suite 101 Bakersfield, CA 93311 jobs@grimmwayacademy.com Responses must be received by August 15, 2014.