What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Garden Coordinator position at Putney Central School?
Putney Central School, nestled on a 180-acre campus in the Connecticut River Valley of southern Vermont and serving 185 students in grades PK - 8, is seeking applicants for the position of School Garden Coordinator. At PCS we strive to create a learning environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, equity, and inclusion where everyone is valued and respected, as well as a strong connection to the natural world through outdoor learning. This position offers an educator the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, families, community members and organizations and to develop and contribute to educational initiatives to improve the learning experience of every student.
This is a part-time position, averaging 10 hours per week for 9 months of the year (March through November). The scope of the work will be to work with the community to lead garden program design and development, the physical work of installing and maintaining the school garden facility, and some time working with kids during the school year and in summer camp. Must have some gardening experience, a love of working with kids of all ages, a willingness to work outside in all weather, and the physical ability to work independently in a garden.
The Windham Southeast School District (WSESD) is an increasingly diverse community with an ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, social justice, and anti-racism. We are looking for enthusiastic professionals to join us in furthering this work. In addition, WSESD is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
