Continuing Education Assistant Instructor

Position Title: Continuing Education Assistant Instructor

Department: Education

Reports to: Director of Continuing Education

FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Non-exempt

Compensation: Prep. Rate: $25/hour & Teaching Rate: $40/hour
 
 
Position Description:

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Continuing Education horticulture instructors teach a variety of horticulture classes for professional development programs such as Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Certificate in Horticulture. The successful candidate will be a collaborative self-starter with strong communication skills. They will have advanced knowledge in their subject area.

 
Responsibilities:

• Assist lead instructor with scheduled classes, including lecture and facilitating class discussions and activities.
• Assist with grading assignments.
• Prepare lab materials and assist students with lab activities.

Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge in your subject area, either through professional or academic experience
• Fluent use of technology, including PowerPoint and Zoom
• Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse audiences
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Benefits: 

BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:

• NYC Protected Time-Off: up to 56 hours of paid leave and 32 hours of unpaid leave
• Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave  

• As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
• Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
• Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest
• Employee discount at BBG’s retail shop and food venues

To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below.  Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered. 

No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at [email protected]. 

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.