Farm Assistant/Groundskeeping/Custodial Position in FL

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Taylor in Employment, Farming // 0 Comments

Farm Assistant/Groundskeeping/Custodial Position at Florida Charter School – 2018

Brevard County, FL green and healthy focused charter school seeking an adaptable and energetic new employee for an entry-level position which includes variety of duties, including working on the school farm, and learning the ins and outs of organic farming, irrigation, farm implements, and aquaponics. Qualified (experienced) applicants will also be working with K-5 at our elementary campus supervising and teaching students in our gardens. Other duties will include groundskeeping upkeep on both of our south Palm Bay campuses, and filling in for custodial duties inside occasionally.

Dependability is a must for the Farm Assistant/Groundskeeping/Custodial Position, and candidates must have reliable transportation. Experience is a plus, but not required.

Excellent salary and benefits for qualified positions, including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, 10k life insurance, as well as a matching 401k plan and tuition reimbursement. Hourly rate will be based on experience, qualifications, and ability. We offer a collaborative environment with a highly trained and dedicated, child-centered group of educational leaders and professionals. To apply for the Farm Assistant/Groundskeeping/Custodial Position, qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Human Resources Manager at employment@odysseycharterschool.com

Odyssey Charter School meets high standards of achievement by offering a holistic educational model, which blends methodology that includes the Montessori approach to education in Kindergarten through 3rd grades with other compatible models such as research/project-based education for 3rd grade through high school. As a result of the combination of philosophies, academics, and environment, the School’s achievement data has been promising. The school community focuses on establishing healthy relationships, providing rigorous academic instruction, and offering extracurricular activities to ensure each student a school experience that is challenging, non-biased and inclusive. The innovative use of programming, curricula, and technology helps bond teachers and students toward instructional delivery methods that encourage problem solving and that pave the way for a future that is unfolding.

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