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Teaching Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Seedling Inc.
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13 people are interested
Seedling Inc. is looking for Teaching Volunteers for the 2024-25 school year!
Responsibilities:
- Teach the Seedling curriculum (elementary or middle school level) at their assigned teaching location(s) covering the following areas: gardening, hydroponics, nutrition, sustainability, water quality, computer-aided design (CAD), entrepreneurship, and engineering
- Assist with curriculum and workshop development (optional)
- Attend mandatory weekly meetings (15-30 min) with assigned Teaching Coordinator(s) to report updates, discuss lesson plan(s), distribute materials, and practice teaching
- Commit to at least 1 session/week (~2-4 hours/week for sessions, travel, self-prep, and meetings)
- Commit to an additional 2 hours/week of commitment for each additional session taught (e.g., 2 sessions = 4-6 hours/week, 3 sessions = 6-8 hours/week, etc.)
- Commit at least 1 academic year to Seedling
- Interview process (1 round): interview (20-30 min) and mock teaching (10-15 min)
Programs:
For the 2023-24 school year, Seedling hosted programs at the following locations:
- Green Street Academy
- Samuel F.B. Morse Recreation Center
- For My Kidz Inc.
- Saint Luke’s Youth Center
- Gwynns Falls Elementary
- Rosemont Elementary
- Cecil Elementary
- St. Francis Neighborhood Center
Note: Transportation fees for teaching sessions will be reimbursed for all Teaching Volunteers!
Requirements:
- Be 18 years or older
- Have High School Diploma
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Have an interest in STEM, health, gardening, food, or sustainability
- Have prior experience teaching or interacting with youth
How To Apply:
To apply, please submit this form: https://bit.ly/seedlinginterest
Email: seedlinghydroponics@gmail.com
Website: www.seedlinghydroponic.com
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About Seedling Inc.
Location:
320 W 29th St #200, Baltimore, MD 21211, US
Mission Statement
Seedling Inc. aims to improve health outcomes in Baltimore and beyond through tailored food equity and STEM education, sustainable growing products, and widespread initiatives tackling food insecurity, sustainability, and healthy living.
Description
Seedling Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to promote educational equity in food and STEM literacy through tailored youth programming, sustainable hydroponics products, and widespread initiatives tackling food insecurity, sustainability, and healthy living. Seedling is partnered with Baltimore City Public Schools and community-based organizations to teach children about plants, hydroponics, nutrition, sustainability, water quality, computer-aided design (CAD), engineering, entrepreneurship, and more. As a social venture, Seedling also partners with local businesses to build and sell hydroponics kits, which provide educational enrichment and fund youth programming.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Baltimore, MD 21218
DATE POSTED
July 28, 2024
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Environmental Education
- Child Development
- Nutrition
- Verbal / Written Communication
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours/week