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About the Role
Harlem Grown is seeking a Floater Program Educator to support youth programming by substituting in leading and/or assisting in engaging, hands-on activities related to food and farm education for K-5th grade participants. This role requires flexibility and adaptability to work across different sites, age groups, and activities, ensuring programs are safe, educational, and fun while supporting the mission of inspiring youth through urban farming, wellness, and environmental stewardship.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead/co-lead engaging, standards-aligned STEM activities rooted in food, farming, sustainability, nutrition, wellness, cooking, and environmental education.
- Provide active supervision of participants during all program activities, transitions, meals, field trips, and dismissal to ensure youth safety and engagement.
- Maintain child safety and classroom management.
- Build strong relationships with youth and their families and contribute to a supportive program space.
- Follow and model a positive behavior management approach that promotes guidance, reinforces Harlem Grown’s values, and supports a respectful, nurturing environment.
- Participate in training and professional development sessions.
- Work with the Program Leadership Team to align activities with overall curriculum goals.
- Assist with preparation, setup, and cleanup for daily programming.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and engaging program environment by adhering to Harlem Grown’s internal protocols, DYCD requirements, and all relevant health and safety guidelines.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and program events.
- Represent Harlem Grown at community events, school visits, or farm-based learning experiences.
- Support data collection, reflection, and continuous improvement efforts as directed by program leadership.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of experience teaching, coaching, or facilitating programs with children under age 13 years.
- Demonstrated expertise in content areas related to food, gardening, STEM education.
- Ability to engage and motivate youth across grades K–5.
- Strong classroom management and communication skills.
- Comfort working outdoors and doing hands-on garden work.
- Ability to bend, kneel, and lift up to 50lbs of gardening and programming supplies.
- Energetic, reliable, and team-oriented; able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to Harlem Grown’s mission.
- Meet OCFS background check requirements.
Skills
- STEM education
- Food education
- Gardening
- Classroom management
- Communication
- Youth engagement
- Sustainability
- Nutrition
- Wellness
- Cooking
- Environmental education
Location
- Various community center/school locations available in Harlem
Work Type
- Part-time
- Hourly
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years of experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associate’s degree in education, youth development, social work, or related field (Preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $24—$26 USD per hour
About the Company
- Harlem Grown is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on inspiring youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.
- They operate local urban farms, increase access to and knowledge of healthy food for Harlem residents, and provide farm-based development programs to Harlem youth.
- Founded in 2011, Harlem Grown operates 14 urban agricultural sites including soil-based urban farms, hydroponic greenhouses, and a mushroom chamber, all located in Central Harlem, Manhattan.
- The organization cultivates community roots by growing fresh food, strong youth, and lasting relationships, meeting children where they live, learn, and grow.
- Programs include Food and Farm Education, offering opportunities beyond the farms to classrooms and futures, helping youth build healthy habits, leadership skills, and a deeper connection to their community.
- Harlem Grown provides free produce and nutritious meals for families, creating joyful spaces for connection and support.
- Programs increase economic opportunity for families and develop leadership and advocacy skills.
- They offer free community resources like farmstands, Saturdays on the farm, and events.
- Through academic support, internships, and career readiness programs, they help young people build confidence and skills to thrive from elementary school through adulthood.
Equal Opportunity
- At Harlem Grown, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.
- We are an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where each individual feels as if their identity, experience, and values are represented and supported.
- We are dedicated to creating a space where children, especially those of color, are given the opportunity and skills to lead healthy and ambitious lives.
- We strongly believe in building a team that reflects and appreciates the underrepresented population of students, families, and people that we serve.