Overview
UACE Village Farm Afterschool Educator Jobs in Tucson, Arizona, USA at AmeriCorps & Senior Corps
Position: UACE Tucson Village Farm Afterschool Educator
Tucson Village Farm (TVF) is a seed-to-table program designed to reconnect young people to a healthy food system, teach them how to grow and prepare fresh food, and empower them to make healthy life choices. A program of the Pima County Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona, TVF is a working urban farm and healthy living center that fosters life and leadership skills in young people through agriculture, culinary education, outdoor adventure opportunities, and community engagement.
The vision of TVF is to cultivate healthy lifestyles, wellness, resilience, and sustainability in young people, empowering them to be contributing members of their communities.
Position Overview:
The after school educator position will have the member serving in an educator role, assisting with the growth and development of a new 4-H after school farm program. This includes training and leading volunteers to teach youth, maintaining our 8-acre farm, and serving at our market to educate the public about the farm. This position is ideal for someone who wants to work with elementary-aged youth, offering homework assistance, STEM lessons, art exploration, agriculture education, and physical movement activities.
Member Duties:
– Assist with leading and growing a new after school 4-H program on the farm.
– Assist with developing curriculum and recruitment of volunteers to assist with programming.
– Lead groups of volunteers, both youth and adults, in vegetable cultivation, STEM activities, art projects, and culinary skills.
– Educate kids and the public during various farm events and at our weekly market.
– Assist with large events.
Program
Benefits:
– Education award upon successful completion of service.
– Training.
– Lots of delicious local veggies.
– Living Allowance.
Terms:
– Permits attendance at school during off hours.
– Permits working at another job during off hours.
– Car recommended.
Service Areas:
– Environment.
– Children/Youth.
– Community Outreach.
– Education.
Skills:
– Youth Development.
– Community Organization.
– Education.
– General Skills.
– Ability to lift over 50 pounds.
– Teamwork.
– Communications.
– Leadership.
– Public Health.
– Teaching/Tutoring.
– Public Speaking.
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Title: UACE Village Farm Afterschool Educator
Company: AmeriCorps & Senior Corps
Location: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Category: Education / Teaching, Non-Profit & Social Impact
