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Grow Public Schools

Garden Educator

Shafter, CA

$24 - $28/hr

Garden Educator Year-Round, Hourly Reports to: Lead ESY Educator Position Summary: The Garden Educator is involved in teaching garden classes and is responsible for maintaining a year-round ...

Grow Public Schools

Garden Educator

Shafter, CA · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Garden Educator Year-Round, Hourly Reports to: Lead ESY Educator Position Summary: The Garden Educator is involved in teaching garden classes and is responsible for maintaining a year-round ...

Grimmway Schools

Garden Educator

Shafter, CA · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Garden Educator Year-Round, Hourly Reports to: Lead ESY Educator Position Summary: The Garden Educator is involved in teaching garden classes and is responsible for maintaining a year-round ...

Bok Tower Gardens Inc

Garden Educator

Lake Wales, FL · On-site

The Garden Educator is a position that offers critical support to connect and engage learners of all ages through quality programming that fosters appreciation, builds knowledge, and cultivates a ...

Bok Tower Gardens

Garden Educator

Lake Wales, FL · On-site

The Garden Educator is a position that offers critical support to connect and engage learners of all ages through quality programming that fosters appreciation, builds knowledge, and cultivates a ...

Bok Tower Gardens, Inc.

Garden Educator

Lake Wales, FL · On-site

The Garden Educator is a position that offers critical support to connect and engage learners of all ages through quality programming that fosters appreciation, builds knowledge, and cultivates a ...

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How much do garden educator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for garden educator in the United States is $22.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a garden educator?

Garden Educators are professionals who teach individuals or groups about gardening, plant science, and sustainable practices, often in schools, community centers, or public gardens. They design and lead hands-on educational programs that help participants learn how to grow and care for plants, understand environmental stewardship, and promote healthy eating through gardening. Garden Educators may also manage educational gardens and collaborate with teachers or community leaders to integrate garden-based learning into broader curricula.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a garden educator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Garden Educator, you need a solid understanding of horticulture, gardening techniques, and educational best practices, often supported by experience or certifications in agriculture or education. Familiarity with tools like soil testers, garden planning software, and basic classroom technology is valuable. Strong communication, patience, and enthusiasm help engage learners of diverse ages and backgrounds. These skills are crucial for effectively teaching gardening concepts, fostering environmental stewardship, and creating hands-on learning experiences.

What are some common challenges faced by garden educators when engaging students or community members in garden-based learning?

Garden Educators often encounter challenges such as varying levels of participant interest, diverse age groups, and limited gardening experience among students or community members. Adapting lesson plans to weather conditions and seasonal changes is also crucial. Additionally, fostering consistent engagement can require creative activities and collaboration with teachers or community leaders to connect gardening concepts to broader educational goals. Building strong relationships and maintaining flexibility are key to overcoming these obstacles and ensuring a positive learning experience.

What is the difference between Garden Educator vs Horticultural Therapist?

AspectGarden EducatorHorticultural Therapist
Required CredentialsOften requires gardening knowledge, teaching skills, sometimes certifications in education or environmental studiesRequires horticultural therapy certification, background in therapy or psychology, and horticulture knowledge
Work EnvironmentSchools, community gardens, outdoor educational programsHealthcare facilities, rehabilitation centers, mental health clinics
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, non-profits, community organizationsHealthcare providers, therapy centers, hospitals

While both roles involve horticulture and outdoor work, Garden Educators focus on teaching gardening skills and environmental awareness, whereas Horticultural Therapists use plants as a therapeutic tool to improve clients' mental and physical health.

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Infographic showing various Garden Educator job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,628 per year, or $22.4 per hour.

Garden Educator

Shafter, CA

Grow Public Schools
Education Programs Administration • 201 - 500 employees
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$24 - $28/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Garden Educator

Year-Round, Hourly

Reports to:
Lead ESY Educator

Position Summary:

The Garden Educator is involved in teaching garden classes and is responsible for maintaining a year-round productive and educational organic garden.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintains garden as stated in the garden handbook
  • Maintains garden at a level that ensures ample produce to the Kitchen classroom.
  • Under the direction of the Lead Garden Educator, facilitates small group rotations in all garden classes, guiding students through age appropriate activities on various garden skills such as propagation, harvesting, cultivation, composting, greenhouse production, and maintenance of the garden.
  • Provides feedback on the design of grade-appropriate garden activities
  • Assists with soil fertility, composting, garden planning, seed supply, pruning, irrigation, pest and disease management and small-scale chicken husbandry
  • Maintains garden records
  • Helps maintain garden equipment
  • Maintains communication with kitchen staff about garden production and available produce.
  • Assists in planning and executing events at fall, winter, and summer camps and seasonal events throughout the school year
  • Other related duties as assigned

All Garden Staff Will:

  • Support the Lead Garden instructor in all aspects of the daily lessons
  • Participate in ESY camps throughout the year including fall, winter, and summer camp
  • Maintain garden facilities, equipment and inventory including tool shed, chicken coop, greenhouse and all hand tools
  • Support as needed in the kitchen
  • Participate in all staff meetings, garden walk throughs, and professional development days

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Ability to work with elementary and middle school students in an educational environment
  • Ability to maintain order and safe working practices in a garden and kitchen setting with young students
  • Strong knowledge of the principles of gardening
  • Ability to interact positively and effectively with a variety of constituents including students, co-workers, parents, and teachers
  • Ability to work collaboratively

Education and Experience:

  • Gardening experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Background in agriculture, horticulture, liberal arts, education or related fields preferred

Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Ability to work safely in summer weather (100 +)
  • Ability to stand, stoop, reach, and bend
  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Ability to lift, push and/or pull objects (up to approximately 50 pounds)
  • Ability to read small print
  • Ability to work with and in the proximity of equipment with moving mechanical parts
  • Ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment
  • Ability to smell, taste and feel to determine the quality of raw food products
  • Ability to work around loud noise

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