Guidestone’s Farmhands Education Program provides hands-on, experiential farm and nature-based educational opportunities to school groups, custom contract groups, children and families. Farmhands curriculum focuses on nature appreciation, ecological understanding, traditional arts, sustainable agriculture and human health and nutrition. Teaching sites include The Hutchinson Homestead in Salida and Weathervane Farm in Buena Vista.
Responsibilities:
Teach non-residential, outdoor farm & nature education programs for children ages 5-12 and to school groups grades Pre-K – 12. Develop and document lessons and create teaching materials to support Farmhands’ programs. Assist in some administrative duties.
Qualifications:
Educational background in the natural sciences, environmental education, sustainable agriculture, or related field; interested and enthusiastic about environmental education & farming; self-motivated and a sincere interest in the environment; experience working in a farm setting with children. First aid and CPR certification. A reliable car and valid driver’s license is required.
Compensation:
This is a 7-month contract position, ending Nov. 1, 2011, averaging 10 hours/week for $600/month.
Application deadline: April 1, 2011
Please send cover letter, resume and references to:
Andrea Earley Coen
Guidestone Education Director
PO Box 1056
Salida, CO 81201
For more information, go to our website www.guidestonecolorado.org, or feel free to contact Andrea at (970)309-3175 or farmhandsed@gmail.com