Agriculture Teacher

Momence High School; Momence (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Momence Community Unit School District #1 is seeking an Agriculture Teacher for high school and junior high (grades 7-12). This full-time position covers maternity leave from January to March, with an immediate starting date.

The teacher will deliver the agriculture curriculum, engage students, and collaborate with staff to maintain high instructional standards. Qualifications include a valid Illinois State PEL in High School or Illinois Substitute license (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois State Professional Educator License (HS) or Illinois Substitute license or ability to obtain one.
• Able to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Teach six sections of agriculture to varying levels of students.
• Attend professional development and training related to teaching assignments.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments.
• Use technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration.
• Implement instructional activities that engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources for diverse learners.
• Assist in assessing curricular needs and propose improvements.
• Provide a positive environment encouraging active student engagement.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Organize, develop and coordinate special culinary events/activities.
• Keep accurate records and deliver timely reports.
• Participate in student team meetings and collaborative staff meetings.
• Maintain inventories and manage purchasing requests for supplies.

Skills

Relationship building

Collaborative planning

Education

Illinois State PEL (HS)

Illinois Substitute license

Job description

Momence Community Unit School District #1 Momence High School - Momence, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Agriculture Teacher

Momence Community Unit School District #1 Momence High School - Momence, Illinois Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Momence CUSD 1

Job Details

Job ID: 4341972
Application Deadline: Oct 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 12, 2023 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Momence Community Unit School District 1

High School - Agriculture Teacher for High School and Junior High

Maternity Leave - January 8 - March 30

Job Description

Purpose:

This teacher is responsible for implementing the High School and Junior High Agriculture curriculum and course sequence plan for all students in grades 7-12. The candidate will teach a variety of courses in the agriculture field.

Qualifications:

• A valid and current Illinois State PEL in High School or an Illinois Substitute license or the ability to obtain one.
• Able to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively.

Reports to:

Building Administration

Essential Job Functions:

• Teach six sections of agriculture to varying levels of students.
• Attends professional development and training related to teaching assignments, staying abreast of current research.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward curriculum goals and student learning.
• Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration.
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
• Organizes, develops and coordinates special culinary events/activities.
• Keeps accurate records and delivers timely reports as required.
• Participates in student team meetings as needed. Participates in collaborative teacher/staff meetings as required.
• Maintains curricular and supplementary material inventories and makes purchasing requests in a timely manner to ensure necessary supplies are available for student projects.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, etc
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning
• Follows the District’s job description for teachers.
• Perform other duties and takes-on responsibilities as assigned by district and/or building administration.

Terms of Employment:

As determined by MCUSD#1 Board Policy and MEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Position Type: Full-Time

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