Classroom Gardener - Green School New Zealand
Green School New Zealand, New Zealand
Job Description
We seek an experienced and knowledgeable Organic Gardener/ Horticulturist who will work alongside the school teaching and learning team, the learners, and our parent community. To provide outdoor hands on learning to cultivate food for school programs. To grow, harvest, experiment, innovate, and to create magical teaching moments in our green house and campus food gardens.
Come and join us to help to connect children with nature and share the benefits of school gardens.
3-4 days of work (flexible) fixed Term for one year
Main Duties:
- To provide outdoor, hands-on learning (real-life learning)
- To cultivate food for school programs (classroom cooking lessons)
- To send fresh fruits and vegetables home with students (families/visitors)
- To reduce school-generated food waste (composting systems/decomposition)
- To provide a therapeutic space for children and young adults (peaceful/healing)
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes
- Has a warm, friendly manner and an enthusiasm for working with and around young people
- A strong work ethic and a passionate commitment to the Green School mission
- Knowledge of trees and plants, both native and exotic
- A sound knowledge of organic horticultural practices
- Composting different styles
- Plant husbandry - small-scale plant nursery including propagation and vege production
- Fruit tree knowledge
Requirements
This job role would suit a self-motivated and innovative person, together with a good level of fitness and an ability to do some heavy lifting.
The successful candidate will ideally (but not necessarily) hold a nationally recognized qualification in horticulture and be able to utilize the skills and knowledge gained from study and relevant work experience to add value to the Green School Classroom Gardens.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
We take child safety seriously and the successful applicant will need to meet the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act of 2014 and a clear police record.
Benefits
Green School New Zealand will offer one of the most beautiful and natural school campuses in the world.
The use of our remarkable campus will be an explicit part of our learning programme,
offering learning opportunities in every nook and cranny.