Job Description:

Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, a part of the New Jersey Department of Health, Division Behavioral Health Services, is seeking a full-time Teacher within the Horticulture area. The Teacher plans, executes and evaluates horticulture lessons and educational experiences of the assigned pupils, class, or classes; performing these duties exercising independent judgement and with a comprehensive knowledge of department rules, regulations and policies.REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION: Possession of a valid New Jersey Standard Teacher's Certificate or Permanent Endorsement, issued by the Board of Examiners of the New Jersey Department of Education, authorizing instruction in subject areas appropriate to the teaching assignment.NOTE: Teacher 3 is utilized to teach differing student populations and different content areas; therefore, the specific teaching certificate may vary.EXPERIENCE: Thirty-six (36) months of full-time, properly certified teaching experience in an approved school, earned after the receipt of the New Jersey Standard Teacher's Certificate.SPECIAL NOTE: Ability to physically lift, move, and position students.LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.NOTE: A degree in Horticulture Therapy, Horticulture, Plant Science or related field is preferred.We offer a competitive benefit package that includes sick, personal, vacation and holiday leave along with managed care and dental insurance, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, as well as a pension and retirement plan. E-mail resume to: Human Resources Recruitment the subject line, indicate "Teacher 3 - Horticulture"The State of New JerseyDivision of Behavioral Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer