Agriculture Teacher - 61040521

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

The SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe is seeking an Agriculture Teacher to instruct Environmental and Natural Resources, and Agriculture Foundation coursework in line with SC standards. Knowledge of FFA and 4H is preferred; must be able to drive students in a state vehicle.

The role includes advising the FFA chapter, supervising SAE programs, and preparing lesson plans and materials for assigned courses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture or closely related field.
• Valid South Carolina teacher certification in appropriate area.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to transport students.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Environmental and Natural Resources Pathway.
• Instruct Agriculture Foundation Course work in accordance with SC standards.
• Advise the FFA chapter and oversee SAE programs for all students.
• Prepare teaching plans and materials for all courses assigned.
• Attend FFA events and state conventions with delegates.

Skills

FFA knowledge

4H knowledge

Instructional planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture or closely related field

Job description

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

The responsibilities of the Agriculture Teacher:

Instruct students in the Environmental and Natural Resources Pathway. Instruct students in Agriculture Foundation Course work. Knowledge of Agriculture Education requirements and curriculum. FFA and/or 4H knowledge/understand. Must be able to drive students in n state vehicle. The employee will work under limited supervision of the school principal. will provide in and out of classroom instruction for all students according to their individual needs and design curriculum in accordance with SC State Standards. Must meet all SC Agriculture course requirements. Some work with animals is required.

• Must complete all Clemson University Extended Contract Requirements on n yearly basis.
• Consult an instructional agricultural education program that educates students about career pathways in agriculture according to state standards and provides appropriate supervision.
• Enhance your leadership through FFA as an integral part of instruction.
• Serve as an advisor for the FFA chapter.
• Oversee supervising agricultural experience (SAE's) programs for all students who receive instruction.
• Ensure that all students have an SAE completed each school semester and have appropriate records.
• Prepare teaching plans, demonstration plans. and teaching materials for nil courses assigned to teach/instruct.
• Submit Fo11n I of the FFA Chapter Award.
• Attend the FFA state convention with a minimum of two delegates.
• Attend the SC FFA Association sponsored camping program with FFA Members.
• Participate in a minimum of three FFA Career Development Events (CDE) to the chapter level. Teams for the team event CDE's Must consist of at least three FFA members. The CDE's should be related to the subject area taught.
• Sponsor and coach an animal show team.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position will be paid on the Agency's teacher step scale, salary is based on education level, experience level, and contact days. The teacher will be on a 240-day contract. The teacher must be willing to drive students in a state vehicle including, but not limited to minibus, truck, van, and side-by-side. The employee will regularly exceed the 37.5- hour work week depending on time of year and show and competition schedules. Will be teaching courses in the Environmental and Natural Resources Pathway, so must have knowledge and understanding of these subjects. The teacher will assist students with practicing for competitions and transport students to competitions.

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture or closely related field. Valid South Carolina teacher certification in appropriate area. Valid driver's license and willingness to transport students.

The SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

1. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. Click here for additional information.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
7. Retirement benefit choices*
   1. State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
   2. State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.