Secondary Agriculture Science and Technology instructor/advisor

American Falls School District Southeast / Pocatello Agriculture Secondary Full Time Posted 7M ago

About this job

Position Description: Possess the ability to effectively teach content related to the following area:Animal and Veterinary Sciences and Agricultural Leadership. Any specialties and skills relevant toa diverse program curriculum are welcome. Possess the ability to serve as an FFA advisor; including theabilities of successfully training students for various Career and Leadership Development Events,progressive Supervised Agriculture Experiences, effectively training chapter officers, participate incommunity service events, be a member of the Ag Advisory Committee, and other program activities.Create and maintain a classroom environment built on respect and a growth mindset that fostersstudent motivation and learning. The applicant must be highly motivated themselves and be willing towork with three other exceptional teaching partners in maintaining an exemplary program thattypifies the very best of the three-circle model in Agricultural Education.

Primary facility responsibilities within the program also include:
● A 12-acre Land Lab which is member operated and supervised by local industry partners and the instructor(s).
● A 12’x16’ Chicken Coop which is operated by the animal science classes and supervised by the instructor(s).

Shared responsibilities within the program also include:
● A 12-acre Land Lab which is member operated and supervised by local industry partners and the instructor(s).
● A 40’ X 60’ Greenhouse which is member operated and supervised by the instructor(s).
● A half-acre community flower garden and a raised vegetable garden where program members partner with citizens to produce these various crops for personal consumption and use.
● Program expansion for 2025: a new 1,400 sq. ft. woodworking lab and an expansion of 1,700 sq. ft. to the metal lab.

Partial virtual tour www.americanfallsffa.org/classroom/facilities

American Falls High School is located in American Falls, Idaho (83211) at 2966 South Frontage Road. We are an agricultural community first and foremost. We have a diverse demographic and have earned success with all manner of students. Our average enrollment from 9th to 12th grade is 450. The current unduplicated enrollment in the program is 357 with an affiliated FFA chapter. Our student body is highly motivated to achieve academic success and many choose to translate that into success within the program and FFA. The program receives exceptionally strong support from the entire community and the FFA Chapter works hard to reciprocate. Visit us online at americanfallsffa.org.

Education required

Certification in Agriculture Science and Technology with an endorsementin Biological Science would be welcome.

Benefits

Dental insuranceHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insuranceVision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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