AgCorps Ag Educator

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 13,392 - 20,088; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Childcare assistance

Education award

Health Coverage

Stipend

Living Allowance

Job summary

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps in Wisconsin seeks AgCorps members focused on education serving in k-12 schools or agricultural nonprofits. Roles include connecting schools with local farmers through lesson plans and Farm to School activities.

Members may lead field trips, teach gardening and Harvest of the Month lessons, and support youth across the summer. Training is required, and stipends, health coverage, and an education award are provided.

Qualifications

• Attendance to mandatory trainings and participation in evaluation and reporting is a requirement.
• Experience educating children and adults is a plus
• Knowledge base of food systems and local agriculture is a plus

Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans connecting schools and local farmers
• Assist with Farm to School and Ag in the Classroom activities
• Lead educational field trips for elementary school classrooms
• Teach lessons and provide assistance in school gardens
• Provide Ag focused lessons to youth throughout the summer
• Plan and implement educational Harvest of the Month cooking lessons
• Conduct noxious weeds education in schools across the state

Skills

Community service

Food systems knowledge

Education experience

Public speaking

Youth development

Team work

Teaching/Tutoring

Leadership

Job description

AgCorps members with a focus on education are generally serving in k-12 schools or non‑profits with a strong emphasis on agricultural education. There is also the possibility of assisting with Ag-focused summer camps and events. Most members are utilizing a Farm to School, Ag in the Classroom, or Harvest of the Month curriculum. Specific position duties vary depending on host site location. Specific positions under Ag Education can be found at: https://agr.mt.gov/Topics/A-D/AgCorps-pages/Current-Positions.

Member Duties :

• Implement lesson plans connecting schools and local farmers
• Assist with Farm to School and Ag in the Classroom activities
• Lead educational field trips for elementary school classrooms
• Teach lessons and provide assistnace in school gardens
• Provide Ag focused lessons to youth throughout the summer
• Plan and implement educational Harvest of the Month cooking lessons
• Conduct noxious weeds education in schools across the state

Attendance to mandatory trainings and participation in evaluation and reporting is a requirement.

Possible KSAs:

• Ability to serve community members of different socioeconomic backgrounds
• Knowledge base of food systems and local agriculture is a plus
• Previous experience educating children and adults is a plus
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Basic gardening, cooking, and agricultural skills a plus
• Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions

Program Benefits :

• Training
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage
• Stipend
• Living Allowance

Terms :

• Car recommended
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Uniforms provided and required

Service Areas :

• Children/Youth
• Environment
• Community Outreach
• Health
• Education

Skills :

• Public Speaking
• Youth Development
• General Skills
• Leadership
• Team Work
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Education
• Community Organization