Meridian Learning is seeking an adolescent guide for our Cincinnati-based Erdkinder, Meridian Micro Farm. The ideal candidate will have:
▪ ability to collaborate with other community organizations, volunteers and subject specialists in lesson planning and evolving curriculum including research and analyzing data
▪ teaching experience
▪ a bachelor’s degree in a related field
▪ desire to learn about sustainable urban agricultural practices
▪ understanding of Montessori philosophy and practice and/or willing to learn more
▪ experience with adolescents in a long-term project-based capacity
▪ willingness to meet students and families where they are
▪ deep appreciation of plants, nature and the environment
Requirements:
A background check is required. CPR and first aid training must be completed before first day of employment.
This position is Monday-Thursday, approximately 30-34 hours per week, which includes designated planning time. We will also consider guides seeking a position two days per week. Our regular school year runs September to May. The micro farm requires year-round responsibility; however, hours in the summer months are flexible and based on project activity, as well as guide availability. Salary is focused on growth and commensurate with experience, starting $23-26/hr.
Please send letter of introduction and resume to join@meridian-learning.org.
About Meridian Micro Farm:
Meridian Micro Farm is a student-run micro farm, learning lab and urban Erdkinder in Cincinnati, Ohio. It serves students age 12 and up, including those preparing for and attending dual enrollment College Credit Plus, trade and vocational programs, and online public school. Our curriculum is completely attuned to the needs of adolescence, creating a meaningful community for teens in their passage to full adulthood.