Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 3-6 months of related experience and/or training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain documentation and prepare reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with participants, families, and team members.
• Patient, compassionate, and committed to helping others succeed.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in all garden-related activities.

Nice To Haves

• Gardening, horticulture, agricultural, educational, or human services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote JARC's mission and uphold the organization's core values.
• Teach gardening and horticultural skills to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Foster self-confidence, independence, and positive social skills through hands-on learning.
• Follow curriculum and horticultural guidelines provided by the Garden Program Supervisor.
• Provide supervision and skills training while ensuring the dignity, rights, and safety of participants.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging garden environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and development activities.
• Assist with Individual Program Plan (IPP) processes and meetings as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of participant goals and progress.
• Collect training data and complete daily case notes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision
• Employer paid short-and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Pension and 403(b) plans
• Paid vacation and sick time
• On average 18+ paid holidays annually
• Sign on bonus!