Garden Educator

Garden Educator City Sprouts Cambridge, Massachusetts Job Type Permanent Salary $42,500 - $48,245 per year Benefits Health and dental insurance, retirement plan with 3% match, ongoing professional learning and growth opportunities Min. Experience 0 - 1 year Full-Time Garden Educator Position starting 8/26/26 Help cultivate joyful, inclusive outdoor learning spaces where all students see themselves as scientists! Join our collaborative team to teach hands-on, garden-based science in Boston and Cambridge public elementary schools—centering curiosity, belonging, and equitable access to meaningful learning experiences. How to Apply Applications accepted on a rolling basis; interviews beginning in early May. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@citysprouts.org. Compensation 12-month option: $48,245 (school year + six weeks of summer Green Team (middle school) programming) 10-month option: $42,500 (school year only) Both options include full-time benefits Benefits Health and dental insurance Retirement plan with 3% match Ongoing professional learning and growth opportunities What You'll Do Teaching Use our curriculum to facilitate hands-on, inquiry-based garden science lessons for students in pre-kindergarten through 5th grade Create inclusive, engaging learning environments where students of all backgrounds and learning styles can participate and thrive Partner with classroom teachers and school staff to integrate garden learning into the broader school experience Serve as a site lead for tuition-free middle school summer Green Team programming (12-Month Option Only) Gardening Collaborate with Operations staff to steward school gardens as welcoming, accessible outdoor classrooms Plant and maintain edible crops, flowers, herbs, and perennials that reflect seasonal cycles and, when possible, the cultural connections of the school community Qualifications Required Experience We are looking for educators who: Have experience teaching or working with elementary-aged children, especially in science or environmental education Believe all students deserve access to hands-on science learning Create spaces of belonging, respect, and joy for diverse learners Practice deep listening, clear communication, and relationship-building Bring cultural humility and an enthusiasm for learning from students, families, and colleagues Are reflective and committed to their own ongoing growth Are comfortable working outdoors in mixed conditions, including heat and cold Have 1+ years of gardening or farming experience growing a variety of vegetables and flowers; are able to complete garden tasks independently according to instructions Experience We Value We recognize that strong candidates come with a range of experiences.

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Skills in group facilitation and classroom/community management Experience supporting multilingual learners and/or students with diverse learning needs Multilingual abilities (especially Spanish or languages commonly spoken in Boston and Cambridge) Our Commitment CitySprouts believes that a diversity of backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences strengthens our work and deepens our impact. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a workplace where all staff feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. About CitySprouts The CitySprouts mission is to cultivate curiosity and wonder in students through hands-on science learning in their own schoolyard gardens. Established in 2001, CitySprouts' in-school and out-of-school time programs currently operate in partnership with 24 Boston and Cambridge public schools. How To Apply Applications accepted on a rolling basis; interviews beginning in early May. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@citysprouts.org.