Continuing Education Assistant Instructor
Job Description
Position Title: Continuing Education Assistant Instructor
Department: Education
Reports to: Director of Continuing Education
FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Non-exempt
Compensation: Prep. Rate: $25/hour & Teaching Rate: $40/hour
Position Description:
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Continuing Education horticulture instructors teach a variety of horticulture classes for professional development programs such as Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Certificate in Horticulture. The successful candidate will be a collaborative self-starter with strong communication skills. They will have advanced knowledge in their subject area.
Responsibilities:
- Assist lead instructor with scheduled classes, including lecture and facilitating class discussions and activities.
- Assist with grading assignments.
- Prepare lab materials and assist students with lab activities.
Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge in your subject area, either through professional or academic experience
- Fluent use of technology, including PowerPoint and Zoom
- Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse audiences
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
- NYC Protected Time-Off: up to 56 hours of paid leave and 32 hours of unpaid leave
- Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
- As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
- Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
- Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest
- Employee discount at BBG’s retail shop and food venues
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
