Educator

Summary: Hourly Educators serve as the implementors of Pearlstone’s Educational Program and as representatives of the mission of Adamah. They lead educational programs that are offered either as part of Pearlstone’s core programs and Adamah retreats or as partnership programs. They are a critical part of the Pearlstone program team and hold expertise in a variety of educational programs. The ideal candidate will have an emerging knowledge of JOFEE (Jewish Outdoor Food, Farm, and Environmental Education) principles and a deep curiosity to learn more about sustainability, nature-based education, and Jewish values. Hourly educators are a critical member of the Program Team and support Pearlstone’s educational programming, which builds people’s connection with the land, Jewish wisdom, and the community.

Hourly Educator Potential Scope of Work

Program Implementation:

• Accept scheduled hours as desired, working at least 1 retreat or 2 individual programs per month. Programs may happen on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
• Prior to program, participate in or lead conversation with program partner, Operations Manager, Director of Program Partnerships, or Program Retreat Director to confirm, logistics, roles, and goals.
• Arrive at least 1 hour early to the program for set up, unless specifically arranged with co-educator or Operations Manager.
• Lead the program and serve as expert educator.
• Following the program, clean up all spaces and return program materials in the condition they were found. 1) Alert Operations Manager of any materials that were damaged, lost, or ran out/ran low. 2) Check all spaces used by the group, including restrooms, and report damage or significant mess to Operations Manager.
• Following the program, complete program reporting. Confirm completion with Operations Manager.

Professional Development

• Participate in at least 10 hours of paid professional development per year, run by the Pearlstone Education Team, which may include Way of the Wilderness and Thrive Workshops, training courses run by Pearlstone educators, and serving as an apprentice educator during programming.
• Unless already certified, participate in first aid and CPR training.

Departmental Tasks:

• As available, support Pearlstone program team initiatives as a partner in creative brainstorming, content development, and problem solving.
• When on campus, contribute to team culture in a positive way.
• Other duties, as assigned.

General Employee Standards:

• Be a team player!
• Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude at all times.
• Accommodate all guest requests with a smile and Loving Warmth.
• Adhere to supervisor’s directives.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Arrive prior to the scheduled starting time, properly dressed and prepared to work.
• Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest, and professional manner.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have experience in many of these areas:

• Formal and informal Jewish education
• Outdoor experiential Jewish environmental education
• Garden education and/or Jewish agricultural education
• Farm and garden management
• Program coordination & planning, working with client groups & stakeholders
• Time management & organizational systems
• Innovative program development and implementation
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Teamwork and community building

Physical demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, run, hike, farm, and play outside. The employee may have to lift up to 35 pounds on a regular basis.

Working Conditions:
Works in a office, farm, and forest environment. Potential exposure to noise, dust, hand tools, tractors, heat or cold conditions.

Evaluation:
Ninety days from date of employment date. Thereafter, annually. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.