Continuing Education Assistant Instructor

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Key Responsibilities

Assist lead instructor with scheduled classes, including lecture and facilitating class discussions and activities. Assist with grading assignments.

Requirements Summary

Advanced knowledge in your subject area, either through professional or academic experience Fluent use of technology,

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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 hr@bbg.org. 

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