What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Garden Teacher/Manager at Gateway High School - 2025-2026 position at Gateway Public Schools?
Gateway High School is committed to helping each student—regardless of learning style or previous academic achievement—gain the skills, habits and knowledge necessary for post-secondary success. Foundational to our approach is a commitment to anti-racist practices and educational equity.
Key Characteristics of Gateway High School:
- A small school where all students are known well and supported to achieve at high levels
- A diverse student body that is supported to be active partners in their education
- A strong commitment to and respect for diversity and difference
- An innovative and challenging curriculum that engages students and excites them about learning
- A supportive adult community characterized by continuous learning, reflection and collaboration-- particularly around anti-racist and culturally responsive practices.
- A staff who believe that all students learn differently and who vary their approaches to meet individuals’ needs
Gardening Teacher/Manager Responsibilities Include:
- Teach 1-2 sections of Gardening & Horticulture, an elective course focused on permaculture principles and practices. Support students to grow, harvest, prepare, cook, and distribute produce from the garden.
- Manage the 5,000 square foot school garden, which includes a micro-pond, cooking shed, greenhouse, and performance space.
- Develop a year-long Garden work plan that supports the long-term vision of the site.
Compensation Range:
- Commensurate with experience and FTE level, based on a full-time salary scale, for credentialed teachers, of $85,000 -$110,000
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Learn more about the benefits of working at Gateway.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to Gateway's mission, including a desire to work with a diverse student body
- Desire to be part of building the larger school culture and community
- Current California single subject credential in science
- Bilingual and BIPOC candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit the following:
- Your resume and a cover letter commenting on your understanding of and commitment to Gateway's mission
- Proof of a CA teaching credential or information indicating your eligibility to receive one
- Optional: A lesson plan or other materials indicative of your educational philosophy
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job; we would encourage you to apply even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
Gateway’s Mission: Gateway High School is a model, college preparatory charter school committed to academic excellence through personalized, student-centered learning. Gateway combines a rigorous academic program with an approach where the individual talents and strengths of its students are identified and supported. Working with teachers committed to our mission, Gateway students will acquire the skills, habits, and knowledge necessary for academic and personal success in college and in adult life.
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000
