Instructor for Adult Gardening Crew

Cedars of Marin provides day programs and residential opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. Cedars first opened its doors in 1919, and for more than a century our person-centered programs and services have supported tens of hundreds of clients in living creative, productive, joyous and healthy lives.

Cedars is looking to hire a full-time Gardening Crew Instructor in our TAC program. In this role you will use your gardening skills, love of the outdoors, patience and compassion to instruct a small crew of adults with developmental disabilities in gardening, yard maintenance and upkeep. You will help each participant work as independently as possible and to their full potential, offering individual support as needed, with the goal of providing these services at private homes and properties in Marin County.

This position will require some degree of caregiving, to the extent that a participant requires.

The hours are Monday -Friday from 8 am - 4 pm. The rate of pay is $22.75 / hour.

Requirements

• 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.
• A optimistic outlook is a PLUS!

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• (403B) with matching of $.50 on the $1.00 on a tenure scale
• Paid Vacation, Sick, 3 Personal Days and 10 paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Life/ADD insurance policy
• Employer paid Long Term Disability Insurance