Early Childhood Instructional Assistant – Farm-to-School & Garden Education

Growing Minds Early Education Programs is looking for Early Childhood Instructional Assistant – Farm-to-School & Garden Education in Escondido, CA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3939510910 is live since 2026-11-03 17:21:59.
Growing Minds Early Education Programs, a program of ASAP in Asheville, NC, seeks an Instructional Assistant to support farm to school, gardening, and food education activities in early learning settings. Working in the Education, Training & E-Learning department, this role helps lead teachers create engaging, child-centered experiences that connect young children with local farms, gardens, and healthy foods. The Instructional Assistant sets up materials, supports small-group learning, supervises children indoors and outdoors, and models safe, positive behavior. The role collaborates closely with educators and community partners, reinforcing Growing Minds’ mission-driven, inclusive culture while helping build lifelong healthy eating habits and stronger local food systems. Support lead teachers in implementing farm-to-school, gardening, and food education activities for young children. Assist with preparing materials, setting up learning centers, and maintaining engaging classroom and outdoor learning spaces. Supervise children to ensure safety during classroom, garden, and food-related activities. Reinforce healthy eating habits and curiosity about local food through age-appropriate lessons and conversations. Collaborate with educators and Growing Minds staff to support program goals and special events. Help track participation, collect simple data, and maintain accurate records as needed. Communicate positively with children, families, and school partners, reflecting the program’s mission and values. Classroom support Child supervision Early childhood education practices Lesson and activity implementation Garden and farm-to-school activities Basic nutrition and food education Communication with teachers and families Classroom management support Health and safety practices Recordkeeping and documentation Teaching Assistant certification (if required by state) CPR/First Aid certification Food handler or food safety training (preferred) Experience with early childhood curriculum or farm-to-school programs (preferred)5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386 read more