Farm Camp Teacher (Early Childhood/Early Elementary)

Reunity Resources Community Farm is hiring a Farm Camp Teacher for children ages 3-4 & 5-6 for the 2024 summer season. This is an exciting opportunity to work with kids and a small team of teachers and outdoor educators on a flourishing organic farm.

General Statement of Duties

The Farm Camp Teacher oversees the daily activities of groups of approximately 12 children, in concert with other groups and ongoing farm activities. The position includes curriculum development, preparation of materials and activities, cleaning and maintenance of the space, facilitating the physical and social-emotional needs of the children on site, maintaining a safe environment both physically and socially-emotionally for all students. The Farm Camp Teacher demonstrates appreciation for children, professional communication, group management skills, vibrant energy, empowering leadership, and values environmental education and community building. Position works closely with Nicole Corbo, Farm Camp Manager and Juliana Ciano, Program Director as well as three additional Camp Teachers.

FLSA Status: This is a full-time, non-exempt seasonal position at 32-40 hours/week with an hourly starting pay range of $18.65-$22.66. Training will occur from May 28 - 31 2024 and Farm Camp will run from June 3 to August 16 2024.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Develop age and seasonally appropriate activities for your camp group (Early Childhood/Early Elementary)
• Make and stay within budget, including food, supply and labor costs
• With manager approval, purchase all equipment and supplies needed
• Establish relationships with children and families attending including awareness of any special needs such as allergies, fears, etc.
• Ensure the space is clean and set up for student arrival by 8:30 a.m. each day
• Engage all children in the group in the day’s activities
• Balance active, rest and nourishment times
• Maintain awareness of health and safety needs from hydration and sunscreen to scrapes and injury possibilities
• As needed, communicate camper’s medical, behavioral or other needs to Camp Manager and camper’s guardian(s)
• Guide students in fun discoveries and projects
• Keep students in the designated areas throughout the day
• If in fields or commercial compost area, ensure students are aware of safe protocols for themselves and their surroundings

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Patience
• Clear verbal communication
• Knowledge of and experience with groups of children ages 3-10 (specific experience with Early Childhood/Early Elementary highly desired)
• Familiarity with group games, outdoor activities, gardening, storytelling, music and crafts
• Group management and peaceful conflict mediation skills
• Reliability and punctuality
• Attention to detail

Physical Requirements/Special Requirements

Must be able to physically perform the basic operational functions of an outdoor environment in all weather conditions. This position is 100% outdoors in our Learning Garden and other areas of the farm, except for very rainy days when the greenhouse space may be used. Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times.

Minimum Training and Experience

Demonstrates good communication skills and careful management of details in job history and interview process. Maintains a positive attitude and shows an appreciation for environmental education. Prior experience working with children in an educational setting. Ability to communicate in multiple languages is encouraged. First aid certification is encouraged. Clean criminal background check required.

Organization Description

Reunity Resources is a 501c3 not for profit organization located in Santa Fe, NM that models a closed loop food system, turning food waste into valued products and back again. The organization has 3 branches: food collection, compost operation, and farm. We collect food waste from local public schools, restaurants, and residents, bring it back to our property where we turn that food waste into premium compost and vermicompost, then use the compost on our farm fields to grow high quality and diverse vegetables for the community. The farm has also opened an onsite cafe and hosts music multiple times a week throughout the summer. It is an exciting and family friendly environment that is loved by the community.

The farm is 1.5 acres in cultivation and is a highly trafficked area by visitors and volunteers. We focus on growing diverse vegetables for sale at our on-site farm stand, online pre-order produce bags, the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market, and to restaurants involved in our food collection program. We offer a flexible CSA adjacent ‘Farm Card’ option for shoppers and donate weekly to numerous hunger relief partners. The farm is also home to a small orchard and a growing number of food-bearing perennials.

Learn more at www.reunityresources.com

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.65 - $22.66 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and employment reference checks. Are you willing to undergo those screenings?
• Are you able to fulfill the physical requirements of being outdoors 100% including regular exposure to all types of summer weather conditions?
• Are you available to work full time Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, May 28 through August 16 2024?

Experience:

• working with early childhood or elementary age children: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• languages in addition to English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Fe, NM 87507: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person