Agriculture Teacher / FFA Sponsor

EMINENCE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION; Eminence (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Eminence Community School Corporation in Indiana is seeking a student-centered Agriculture Teacher and FFA Sponsor to deliver engaging, hands-on instruction and lead our FFA chapter.

The successful candidate will connect classroom learning with agricultural careers, build strong relationships with students and families, and help students develop leadership skills through FFA and supervised agricultural experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agricultural education or related field.
• Indiana teaching license in appropriate agriculture content area or eligible.
• Experience in teaching or FFA advising preferred.
• Ability to engage varied learners with practical instruction.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to supervise activities beyond the school day and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver agriculture instruction aligned with Indiana standards and district offerings.
• Provide hands-on learning in agricultural science and related areas.
• Serve as FFA chapter advisor, supporting officers, meetings, recruitment and events.
• Prepare students for FFA competitions and activities outside school hours.
• Guide supervised agricultural experiences and connect learning with career interests.
• Maintain safe classrooms, labs, and equipment; enforce safety practices.
• Build partnerships with families, local businesses, and postsecondary programs.
• Maintain instructional and FFA records; coordinate budgets, fundraising, and travel.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in agricultural education or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Eminence Community School Corporation is seeking a student-centered Agriculture Teacher and FFA Sponsor to provide engaging, hands-on instruction and lead our FFA chapter. The successful candidate will connect classroom learning with agricultural careers, build strong relationships with students and families, and help students develop leadership skills through FFA and supervised agricultural experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver agriculture instruction aligned with Indiana academic standards and the district's course offerings; use assessment results to support student growth.
• Provide hands-on learning in agricultural science, plant and animal systems, agribusiness, and related areas, based on course assignments and available facilities.
• Serve as FFA chapter advisor, supporting chapter officers, meetings, recruitment, leadership development, service projects, and chapter activities.
• Prepare and supervise students for FFA competitions, conferences, conventions, and other approved activities, including events outside the school day.
• Guide and monitor supervised agricultural experiences, helping students set goals, maintain records, and connect learning with career interests.
• Maintain safe classrooms, labs, equipment, and agricultural learning areas; teach and enforce safe practices and ensure appropriate care of animals used in the program.
• Build partnerships with families, local agricultural businesses, community organizations, and postsecondary programs to expand student opportunities.
• Maintain accurate instructional and FFA records; coordinate activity budgets, fundraising, purchasing, and travel with school administration in accordance with district procedures.
• Collaborate with staff, communicate regularly with families, maintain professional boundaries, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agricultural education or a related field; valid Indiana teaching license in the appropriate agriculture content area, or eligibility for appropriate licensure.
• Knowledge of agricultural education, FFA, and supervised agricultural experiences; teaching or FFA advising experience preferred.
• Ability to engage students with varied learning needs through practical instruction and a positive classroom environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills; ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Willingness to supervise approved activities beyond the school day and complete required background checks and employment requirements.