Ag Teacher High School/Junior High Maternity

Iasaedu; Illinois; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

135.00/day substitute rate

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a maternity leave substitute Agricultural Education Teacher to cover Spring 2027 for both junior high and high school levels. The role emphasizes high-quality instruction in a safe, student-centered environment aligned with Illinois standards.

The teacher will promote hands-on learning, critical thinking, and real-world applications of agricultural concepts, helping students explore careers and develop practical skills for future coursework and the

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Substitute Teaching License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
• Experience in agricultural education preferred but not required.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners.
• Strong classroom management, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow established lesson plans, maintain classroom routines, and provide engaging instruction.
• Willingness to support hands-on learning activities and maintain a safe, positive, and productive classroom environment.
• Commitment to supporting student learning and maintaining continuity of instruction throughout the maternity leave assignment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Agricultural Education courses at junior high and high school levels.
• Deliver lessons aligned with Illinois Learning Standards and district curriculum.
• Promote hands-on learning, critical thinking, and real-world applications of agricultural concepts.
• Support students in developing practical skills and exploring career opportunities in agriculture and related industries.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Hands-on learning

Instructional planning

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License/ISBE Substitute Teaching License

Job description

Ag Teacher High School/Junior High Maternity

Duties

Momence CUSD #1 is seeking a maternity leave substitute Agricultural Education Teacher for the Spring 2027 semester of the 2026-2027 school year. This position includes teaching Agricultural Education courses at both the junior high and high school levels. The teacher will be responsible for providing high-quality instruction while creating a safe, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. The teacher will deliver lessons aligned with Illinois Learning Standards and district curriculum, promote hands-on learning, critical thinking, and real-world applications of agricultural concepts. The teacher will also support students in developing practical skills and exploring career opportunities in agriculture and related industries, preparing them for success in future coursework, postsecondary education, and the workforce.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Substitute Teaching License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
• Preferred background or experience in agricultural education, agriculture, or related fields preferred but not required.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners.
• Strong classroom management, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow established lesson plans, maintain classroom routines, and provide engaging instruction.
• Willingness to support hands-on learning activities and maintain a safe, positive, and productive classroom environment.
• Commitment to supporting student learning and maintaining continuity of instruction throughout the maternity leave assignment.

Salary/Benefits

Sub Daily Rate 135.00/day