Teacher, CTE HS Agriculture/Horticulture (26-27 SY)

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks an instructional leader in Agricultural Education with a focus on horticulture. The role emphasizes safety, curriculum delivery, and maximizing student achievement in plant science and related topics.

You will develop lessons, manage a greenhouse program, and coordinate student groups and field activities, while maintaining records and adhering to district policies. Requires a Bachelor's degree and licensure credentials.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of instructional techniques and inventory control principles and practices.
• Strong presentation skills with ability to develop and deliver instructional material.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain rapport and trust with students.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Strong planning, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and demonstrates horticulture concepts and methods.
• Develops instructional plans and activities for the horticulture greenhouse.
• Builds positive relationships with students through current instruction.
• Creates curriculum-based projects aligned to horticulture concepts.
• Coordinate CTE Student Organization activities for competitions.
• Monitors and records student progress and provides feedback.
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment and inventory control including purchasing materials.

Skills

Instructional techniques

Inventory control

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

24 credit hours in content area

NC SBE Licensure Area Exam

NCSBE Pre-service Requirements

EPP enrollment

CTE Restricted License(s)

Tools

N/A

Job description

P.O. Box 30035

Charlotte , NC 28230

Instructional

Start Date

Open Date 10/30/2026

Closing Date 12/17/2026

Summary: Under general direction of a principal, provides leadership in an educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students.Provides supervision to students in a variety of school related settings, monitors and evaluates student outcomes, develops, selects or modifies lessons plans to ensure all student needs are met, and maintains appropriate records and follows all policies and procedures of NCDPI and CMS. Provides quality standards-based instruction in the area of Agriculture Education focusing on plant nutrition, basic plant identification, pest management, chemical disposal, career opportunities and, manages an effective learning environment to maximize student achievement.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates and instructs on the broad field of horticulture with emphasis on the scientific and technical knowledge for a career in horticulture.
• Instructs and demonstrates proper safety practices, procedures and standards.
• Develops and implements instructional plans and activities in the horticulture greenhouse.
• Builds positive relationships with students by providing meaningful and current instruction and by individualizing programs
• Creates and plans effective curriculum based projects and activities correlated with a specific horticulture concept in mind
• Coordinate CTE Student Organization activities for local, regional, state and/or national competition
• Attend District PLC meetings as scheduled
• Collaborates in the identification, development, implementation and coordination of work study arrangements
• Monitors and records student progress providing formative feedback and evaluations.
• Demonstrates techniques to students as a group and one-on-one, helping them to complete lessons, assignments, projects, activities and evaluations.
• Provides students with clear expectations, continual feedback, and logical consequences.
• Provides students with opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge base
• Participates in field trips to post-secondary institutes, worksites, businesses and hands-on workshops
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment and tools used in the program
• Manages inventory control including purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and tools
• Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Licensure

Residency License(s)

Required Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

AND

24 credit hours in the Content area

OR

Passing the NC SBE Licensure Area Exam

AND

Completion of NCSBE Pre-service Requirements

AND

Enroll in EPP (Educational Preparation Program)

CTE Restricted License(s)

• Bachelor's Degree

Examples of Related Degrees: Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Development, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Studies, Agronomy(Crops/Soils), Animal Science, Equine Science, Veterinary Science, Forestry, General Agriculture, Horticulture, Natural Resources Management, Poultry Science, Range Management

40 Hour Induction beginning Year One

Courses Eligible to teach:

• Horticulture I & II
• Horticulture II Turf Grass Management
• Horticulture II Landscaping
• Sustainable AG Production I
• Natural Resources I
• Natural Resources II
• Small Animal Science

Additional Job Information

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of instructional techniques and inventory control principles and practices
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to develop and deliver instructional material
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain rapport and trust with students
• Strong leadership, mentoring and coaching skills
• Strong planning, problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities

Physical Requirements

Because of the nature of the work much of the time is spent standing and moving around within the classroom/greenhouse. The incumbent must be physically able to complete the duties of the job using appropriate tools and techniques and lifting up to 50 lbs. Must physically be able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.