Garden Crew Instructor

Cedars of Marin provides day programs and residential opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. Founded in 1919, our exceptional person-centered programs and services have supported individuals in living creative, productive, joyful, and healthy lives for more than a century.

Cedars Textile Collaborative (TAC) offers Cedars clients fun, inspiring, and creative day programs. We are currently looking for a compassionate and skilled part-time Garden Instructor to join our Garden Program!

As a Garden Instructor, you will work with Cedars clients to plan and support meaningful gardening activities, including hands-on horticulture projects, community-based work opportunities, and skill-building activities. You will help create an environment where individuals can develop confidence, independence, and a sense of accomplishment through gardening and outdoor projects.

The TAC Program is set on more than two dozen acres overlooking San Anselmo. This beautiful, remote property includes a community garden, art barn studio space, upgraded kitchen, weaving studio, and more!

This position will require some degree of caregiving, to the extent that a participant requires.
The hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am – 4 pm. The rate of pay is $24.00 / hour.

Benefits

Cedars offers excellent benefits for full-time (30+ hours/week) employees, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching based on tenure

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• 3 Personal Days

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employer-paid Life/AD&D Insurance

• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or teaching experience

• highly preferred.

• The ability to consistently demonstrate patience and compassion.

• Experience in gardening, landscaping, and yard maintenance.

• Experience leading, advising, organizing, and motivating groups of people.

• The ability to manage a crew of gardeners and work with a team of leaders.

• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

• Willingness to pitch in when/where needed.

• Ability to pass an employment physical including a TB test, and to meet the physical

• requirements of the job.

• Valid DMV driver's license, a minimum of 3 years of driving experience, and a willingness to drive a passenger van.

• CPR and First Aid certifications or the willingness to acquire both.

• Ability to pass a criminal background check with the FBI and DOJ.

• An optimistic outlook is a plus!