Day Trade Teacher, Horticulture (Agriculture Science)

Detroit Public Schools Community District; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Strong community support

Job summary

A public school district in Michigan is seeking a Day Trade Teacher for Horticulture to educate students in a career and technical education program. This role involves developing curricula, instructing students in horticulture principles, and assessing their progress on various projects. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree along with a valid CTE Certification. Strong emphasis on hands-on learning and collaboration with community partners is vital for program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and valid Standard CTE Certification appropriate for teaching assignment.
• Consider candidates with a High School diploma and relevant industry work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop curricula and instruct students on technical content.
• Create hands-on projects covering operation procedures and technical skills.
• Assess student proficiency and progress.
• Design and utilize training manuals, equipment, course materials and other supporting materials as per policies.
• Organize and conduct student work-based learning and leadership opportunities.
• Maintain the program industry advisory board and collaborate with community partners.
• Assist with marketing strategies to promote the CTE program.

Skills

Curriculum development

Technical instruction

Student assessment

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Valid Standard CTE Certification

High School diploma + 4,000 hours experience

Job description

Position Title: Day Trade Teacher, Horticulture (Agriculture Science)

Location: Randolph Career and Technical Center

Salary: DFT Salary Schedule

Reports to: Principal

Bargaining Unit: Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT)

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility: Not eligible for telecommuting.

Position Summary

The Day Trade Teacher for CTE state approved 01.0601 - Applied Horticulture and Horticulture Operations program. This career and technical education (CTE) program focuses on the growing, managing, and processing of plants, shrubs, flowers, trees, and related plant materials for food or decorative usage. The program covers basic scientific principles, technical and business operations connected with horticulture services. The instructor will also uphold the mission, vision and values of the Detroit Public Schools Community District; collaborate with families and other staff members, evaluate and monitor students’ progress on a periodic basis to ensure academic success of students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and valid Standard CTE Certification appropriate for the skill trades content of the teaching assignment.
• If there is no successful candidate available who holds a valid Standard CTE Certification, candidates with at least a High School diploma and 4,000 hours of recent and relevant industry work experience will be considered. CTE: Recent and Relevant Experience Requirements can be found here.

Essential Functions

• Comply with DPSCD/State mandates for high school students, develop curricula, instruct students in a classroom setting and in the field on the basics of the technical content.
• Develop instructional hands‑on projects to include a broad range of topics such as operation procedures, technical skills, entry‑level certifications, community development, and entrepreneurship skillsets.
• Determine student proficiency, report on student progress, and develop new teaching methods that help prepare students for program completion and post‑secondary credentials.
• Design and utilize training manuals, equipment, course materials and other supporting materials to provide instruction as per applicable policies and procedures.
• Organize and conduct student work‑based learning and student leadership opportunities.
• Continue to develop and maintain a program industry advisory board.
• Collaborate with community partners to grow the program and recruit students.
• Assist with developing and executing marketing strategies that promote the CTE program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school administrator.

Security Clearance

Internal Applicants: If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants: In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method of Application

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

All DPSCD employees are required to disclose their vaccine status, however COVID-19 vaccines are strongly encouraged but not required.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or phone at [phone].

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance.