Park & Garden Program Instructor / Direct Service Provider

Job Overview

Enjoy gardening, hands-on projects, wood working, camping, fishing and helping people grow? Join our Park & Garden team!

Little Red Hen is seeking a patient, creative, and encouraging Instructor / Direct Service Provider for our Park & Garden Adult Day Program, serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Help create a fun, inclusive environment where members connect with nature, build practical skills, develop friendships, and gain confidence. From planting seeds to completing a project, you’ll help make each day meaningful!

What you’ll do:

• Lead hands-on activities in gardening, planting, propagation, and seasonal harvesting.
• Support activities such as outdoor art, woodworking, basic tool use, and our garden scale train program.
• Encourage exploration through nature walks and community activities.
• Adapt activities to members’ interests, abilities, and support needs so everyone can participate.
• Provide respectful, person-centered support that encourages choice and independence.
• Promote safe use of tools and supplies while keeping activity areas organized.
• Work with the team to document participation and progress toward individual goals.

What you’ll bring:

• Warmth, patience, creativity, and a positive attitude.
• An interest in gardening, nature, outdoor recreation and hands-on learning.
• Flexibility and the ability to break tasks into manageable steps.
• Reliability, strong communication, and a commitment to inclusion.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions and following outdoor safety practices.
• Experience supporting adults with disabilities, teaching, gardening, or leading activities is a plus.

Basic Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Complete Live Scan fingerprinting and obtain required criminal record clearance or an approved exemption before starting work.
• Provide a health screening and negative TB test results within licensing-required timeframes.
• Obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR training.
• Complete required training in member care and supervision, emergency procedures, infection prevention, and mandated reporting.
• Protect each member’s rights, dignity, safety, and independence.

Bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn—and help us grow a place where everyone belongs!

Pay: $16.90 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person