Part-Time Gardening / STEM / Nutrition Enrichment Teacher

We are looking for team members ready to join an innovative learning environment!

Zoe Learning House is a hybrid, Christian microschool and homeschool enrichment program that integrates hands-on, creative, and inspiring education with outdoor learning and family partnership.

We are looking for academic and enrichment teachers with experience in teaching elementary-aged students in a group setting, and who are positive, teachable, flexible, and excited to be a part of a new approach to education!

*Please send resume and cover letter to Emily at emily.barnitz@zoelearninghouse.com*

Position: 2025-2026 Enrichment Teacher, Special Focus: Gardening / STEM / Nutrition

Job description: Leading the Gardening/STEM/Nutrition class on Wednesday Spark Enrichment Days - course focus will adjust each semester within this domain

• Plan and deliver Gardening/STEM/Nutrition classes on Wednesday Spark Enrichment Days. Resources and supplies, and planning support, will be provided as needed.
• Class offerings will be inspired by the teacher’s own interests, as well as student or parent interest
• In collaboration with the director and other teachers, prepare a final display or performance for families for Winter and Spring Showcases, to share and celebrate the students’ projects and work over the course of the semester.
• Write a short 2-3 sentence blurb describing the focus of the week/month to share with parents in our newsletter.
• Document classes with a few photos each week for each age group (three age groups total-5/6 year olds, 6/7 year olds, 8/9 year olds) and upload to the shared drive folder.
• Create a positive and caring classroom environment that is engaging while also setting clear group expectations for the learning community. Support and training provided by director as needed.
• Attend monthly online meeting with Zoe Learning House team to plan and share updates (we have some staff on Tues/Thurs, some staff Wed, and some all three days, so we want to connect monthly to share ideas and support each other)

Hours: 9:30-3:30 Wednesday (program runs 10:00-3:00)

2025-2026 Wednesday Spark Enrichment programs run Sep 3-Dec 10 (14 Wednesdays), 2025, and Jan 14-Apr 29, 2026 (14 Wednesdays) 10:00-3:00

FALL 2025 Course Description for this position's class: GROW Together: Gardening, Renewal, Organic, and Wellness. This class inspires a love of nature through care for our butterfly garden and a local seed library, while also deepening our understanding of food through kid-friendly cooking and nutrition.

(Enrichment Teachers will be involved in future course descriptions)

Option: Work Morning Spark Wednesdays 8:30-10:00 ($21/hour), in addition to program day that ends 3:00p. No charge for staff children to attend. On Wednesday Morning Spark, academic instruction in the day's literacy and math Home Learning assignments are taught for our 3-day hybrid students 8:30-10:00 in small groups.

Benefits:

• Child tuition discount for 1-Day Staff - 75% off 1-Day Tuition ($186 tuition per child per semester, amounts to about $13/day cost for each child)
• Staff retreat in beginning of August, including $175 stipend (2 days)
• Prep Stipend - Beginning of the year prep $85 supplies budget
• Paid sick leave, up to 2 days for the year (unpaid leave as needed after that)
• Standard school breaks for holidays mirroring local school districts

Candidate Requirements:

• As a Christian program, our staff should be able to articulate their personal testimony and faith in the Gospel
• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in education or health-related field)
• Two or more years of experience teaching children in a classroom / group setting
• Strong, positive classroom management skills
• Excited to join an innovative approach to education
• Flexible, creative, willing to teach a variety of gardening / STEM / nutrition topics to elementary-aged students for enrichment purposes (planting, seed-saving, design challenges, cooking, etc., as enrichment courses will vary each semester)
• Curriculum development and lesson planning
• A love for the nature, science, and nutrition

Required Trainings (costs covered by Zoe Learning House):

• Current CPR/First Aid Training (group training option)
• Professional Development Trainings During Staff Retreat beginning of August ($175 staff retreat stipend)

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 – 8 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Experience:

• teaching: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New Orleans, LA 70131 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85