Children's Program Assistant
About The Position
Join the Hawthorne Valley Farm Place Based Learning Center! Do you love working with children, spending time outdoors, and learning through hands-on experiences? The Hawthorne Valley Farm Place Based Learning Center (PBLC) is looking for a Temporary Children’s Program Assistant to join our team this fall. This is an opportunity to work with visiting school groups and children ages 8–16 in the unique setting of a working biodynamic farm. You’ll help bring learning to life through authentic farm-based activities including animal care, gardening, cooking, dairy, crafts, horse-related activities, and barn work. Our Children’s Programs are grounded in the principles of Waldorf Education and place-based learning, with an emphasis on connection to the land, community, responsibility, creativity, and hands-on discovery.
Requirements
- Experience working with children ages 8–16, particularly in hands-on or outdoor environments.
- Basic knowledge of animal care and gardening.
- An interest in or experience with farm-based crafts and activities.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- A willingness to collaborate, receive guidance, and learn new skills.
- Flexibility, curiosity, and an open attitude toward new ideas.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Waldorf Education and/or biodynamic agriculture is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Help create a warm, nurturing, and responsive environment for visiting children, teachers, chaperones, parents, and program participants.
- Implement hands-on, farm-based educational activities with children ages 8–16.
- Assist with activities such as cooking, dairy, animal care, horse-related activities, gardening, crafts, and barn cleaning.
- Help ensure that all farm-based educational activities are conducted safely.
- Maintain and care for the tools, materials, and supplies needed for programs.
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in program planning and implementation.
- Support an environment of respect, honesty, trust, and positive community engagement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
