Position Title: Continuing Education Assistant Instructor Department: Education Reports to: Director of Continuing Education FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Non-exempt Compensation: Prep. Rate: $25/hour & Teaching Rate: $40/hour Position Description: We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Continuing Education horticulture instructors teach a variety of horticulture classes for professional development programs such as Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Certificate in Horticulture. The successful candidate will be a collaborative self-starter with strong communication skills. They will have advanced knowledge in their subject area. Responsibilities: • Assist lead instructor with scheduled classes, including lecture and facilitating class discussions and activities. • Assist with grading assignments. • Prepare lab materials and assist students with lab activities. Qualifications: • Advanced knowledge in your subject area, either through professional or academic experience • Fluent use of technology, including PowerPoint and Zoom • Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse audiences • Strong communication and organizational skills Benefits: BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including: • NYC Protected Time-Off: up to 56 hours of paid leave and 32 hours of unpaid leave • Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave • As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer. • Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free • Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest • Employee discount at BBG’s retail shop and food venues To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below.  Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered. No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at [email protected].  Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.