General Description:

Under general supervision of the Dean of Adult Education, the purpose of this position is to provide a comprehensive Horticulture instructional program committed to quality teaching and successful student achievement. Responsible for providing classroom instruction; administering tests; evaluating student performance and maintaining accurate documentation as required by state standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.
2. Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals in cooperation with the correctional facilities.
3. Teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, and methods appropriate to horticulture.
4. Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and suggest improvement.
5. Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and evaluate training effectiveness.
6. Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
7. Complete and maintain records, including student registration, grades, and attendance.
8. Responsible for the care and welfare of all plants maintained on site.
9. Responsible for the ordering of all plants, food, bedding, tools, and equipment required for the garden or greenhouse operations.
10. Maintains cleanliness of class/grounds/labs area
11. Maintain security of tools and equipment
12. Other duties as assigned.
13. Adhere to college and correctional facilities' rules/policies/procedures.