Instructional Aide – Horticulture

STARTING DATE:     2026-2027 School Year

REPORTS TO:           Career Technical Supervisor

WORK YEAR:            Nine (9) months, per Board adopted school calendar, approximately seven (7) hours per day

SALARY RANGE:      Appropriate step on Instructional Aide Salary Schedule – based on experience and education

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Appropriate valid Ohio Instructional Aide Certificate or Teaching License or ability to obtain
• Ability to work as a team member with Horticulture Instructor and interact positively with students, staff and customers
• Ability to organize and complete work in a timely, efficient and accurate manner
• Minimum three years of experience in floral design, greenhouse and nursery and/or landscaping.
• Valid Driver License, and have or obtain bus licensure
• Experience with point-of-sale system, inventory, ordering and reporting
• Ability to guide high school students using a combination of subject matter and lab experiences designed to prepare students for career choices/post-secondary opportunities in the Horticulture field
• Minimum high school diploma or GED, but two-year degree in Horticulture or related field preferred
• Must be able to tolerate standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to individually lift, carry and/or move objects with a minimum weight of 40 pounds including, but not limited to supplies and equipment; and/or help others with heavy objects
• Excellent oral, written, and computer communication skills
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Assist Horticulture Instructor with flower shop operations and customer services
• Order hard goods and fresh flowers as directed by Horticulture Instructor/ Supervisor
• Help plan normal / seasonal sales as directed and assist with the flexible time schedules to provide open hours to the public
• Balance and deposit receipts daily, account for daily deposits and assist the student training in the point-of-sale system
• Promote Horticulture Program customer services with public relations techniques such as flyers, e-mails, displays, etc.
• Promote and be involved with youth groups associated with the Horticulture Program such as FFA
• Assist Horticulture Instructor in instruction, development, and supervision of student skill development
• Provide appropriate control and direction for student behavior
• Observe and report students’ work / classroom behaviors to the Instructor
• Assist in planning/ordering of products and recording/budgeting expenses
• Assist in event planning, quote development for event costs, and customer contacts
• Operate Equipment, vehicles, bus and van
• Serve as an appropriate role model for student work behaviors
• Participate in professional development and recruitment opportunities
• Work under the guidelines of Penta’s Mission Statement and goals
• Remain free of any non-prescribed controlled substance or alcohol abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district
• Assume responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Education, Superintendent, Supervisor, or their designee(s)

DEADLINE:    Open until filled.

TO APPLY:    Submit letter of interest, application, transcripts, and résumé at https://pentacareercenter.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Penta Career Center hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap, age, citizenship status, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, employment policies, or admission policies and practices, as required by law. Penta has a Section 504, Title VI, and Title IX coordinator.

June 2026

Posted: 6.29.26