Garden Educator

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. 

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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 

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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

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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

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Experience We Value 

We recognize that strong candidates come with a range of experiences. You may bring: 

• 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) 

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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.