Job Posting ID# 65139
Employer Information
Name:
Ithaca Children's Garden
Address Line 1:
1013 W State St
Address Line 2:
City:
Ithaca
State:
NY
Postal Code:
14850
Contact Information
Contact Name:
Lauren Salzman
Contact Title:
Education Director
Telephone Number:
607-319-4203
Telephone Extension:
Email:
lauren@ithacachildrensgarden.org
Job Specifics
Term:
Academic
Worksite:
121 Turtle Ln, Ithaca
Region:
Ithaca/Tompkins County
Title:
Program Assistant
Job Classification Level:
Level II
Employer Type:
Community Work Study Program Employer
Supervisor:
Lauren Salzman
Job Description:
The mission of Ithaca Children’s Garden is to connect children to nature to create a more beautiful, resilient, and just world. Our vision is that every child has the basic human right to play, learn, and grow outdoors, and develops a life-long relationship with the living world. In this role, you will work closely with ICG’s Educators at our award-winning 3-acre Public Garden site to:
*Supervise program participants in pre-school (ages 2.5-5) or after school program (ages 5-11)
*Support child-led nature play
*Help lead seasonal environmental education activities (including ecology, art, crafts, food preparation …)
*Prepare lesson supplies
*Clean up materials and help maintain the site
*Participate in reflection and planning
Please note: There will be an opportunity to stay with the organization for employment in Summer Camp
*Supervise program participants in pre-school (ages 2.5-5) or after school program (ages 5-11)
*Support child-led nature play
*Help lead seasonal environmental education activities (including ecology, art, crafts, food preparation …)
*Prepare lesson supplies
*Clean up materials and help maintain the site
*Participate in reflection and planning
Please note: There will be an opportunity to stay with the organization for employment in Summer Camp
Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
Experience and/or interest in working with young children. Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions. Desire to mentor and support young children as unique individuals, meeting them where they are developmentally. Interest in the natural world, able to model a curiosity for connection. Work on site during weekday preschool OR after school program hours. Transportation (car or bike) is helpful, TCAT bus routes are possible, but some walking would still be required.
Work Schedule:
ICG offers a flexible work schedule. Program Assistants may work 2-5 days a week during either Preschool hours (Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm) OR Afterschool hours (Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:30pm).
Weekly Hours:
6-15, at least 2 days weekly
FWS Required:
Yes
Number of Positions Available:
3
How to Apply:
Send resume and letter of interest to Lauren Salzman at lauren@ithacachildrensgarden.org.
Paid:
Yes
Wage:
16.00
Employment Start Date:
03/06/2023
Employment End Date:
05/21/2023
Career Field Information
Career Field:
Education
Career Field:
Child Development/Care
Career Field:
All Majors - opportunities open to everyone