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4-H CAPITAL Full Time Afterschool Gardening Instructors
 
 
 
4-H CAPITAL inspires youth to develop into inquiring scientists, citizens of character, partners in service, and engaged community members through participation in project-based learning experiences and collaborative community involvement. 4-H CAPITAL provides engaging afterschool and summer-camp enrichment programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), primarily serving youth in Title I school districts in the Austin area. Our hands-on, inquiry-based activities are designed to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving, while helping youth develop social and leadership skills. Such learning experiences in a fun, safe environment empower our 4-H Club members to achieve greater success academically and as adults, while reducing risk-taking behaviors that inhibit success. By establishing positive relationships with the youth we serve, 4-H CAPITAL helps youth appreciate learning, build character, and develop life skills that will enable them to become self-directing and productive community members. 4-H CAPITAL began in 1992 as a 5-year USDA grant. Adopted by Travis County in 1997, the program received its first AmeriCorps grant in 2003; since then, AmeriCorps funding has been continuously renewed annually. With the support of AmeriCorps volunteers, 4-H CAPITAL has grown from one school to approximately 30, totaling more than 25,000 contact hours annually with Travis County youth. Click here to see our current program locations.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.




Member Duties : Gardening instructors will work closely with 4-H CAPITAL’s Garden Science Specialist to plan engaging lessons focused on increasing youth interest in nature, healthy living, and outdoor or culinary skill development. Instructors will guide kids in growing, harvesting, and cooking vegetables. Youth will enjoy engineering challenges such as making seed catapults and use science tools, technology, and their own observation skills to investigate natural processes such as pollination or life cycles. Youth also may go on field trips to local farms or natural areas or may engage with local experts to enrich science learning. Typical service hours are 9:00am - 6:00pm, Mon - Fri. Members will come and prepare lessons in the office, then drive to a school site in the afternoon (mileage is reimbursed between work sites). Most afterschool programs run Mon-Thurs from 2:30-6:00pm. Fridays are used for planning, team meetings, service and program reporting, and trainings.
 
Program Benefits : Professional Development ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend ,  Health Coverage ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Youth Development ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  General Skills ,  Team Work ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
4-H CAPITAL Full Time Afterschool Gardening Instructors

Program Start/End Date
08/14/2019  -   06/28/2020

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99

Program Locations TEXAS  

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From  09/23/2019  To  10/31/2019 

Contact Alicia Ford
1600B Smith Rd
Austin   TX   78721
512-854-9609
4-HRecruitment@traviscountytx.gov
www.4-hcapital.org

Listing ID 78919


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