Horticulture Teacher - SY 26/27

Essex-North-Shore-Agricultural-; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District in Danvers, MA seeks a licensed Horticulture Teacher to lead program areas in Career Technical & Agricultural Education. Knowledge of hydroponics, greenhouse and orchard management and hardscape installation is preferred; bilingual abilities are a plus.

The role requires DESE licensure, a bachelor’s degree with plant-science credits, and compliance with CORI/SAFIS/DCFSORI checks.

Qualifications

• Licensed or licensable by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 credits related to plant science.
• Satisfactory CORI, SAFIS, DCF Central Registry, and SORI.
• Bilingual preferred.
• General OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred, but required within three years of employment.
• OSHA Train-the-Trainer certification preferred, but required within five years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Map each grade curriculum to the State Frameworks.
• Provide instruction in the content in accordance with the Massachusetts Vocational-Technical Frameworks.
• Enforce all OSHA safety regulations within the career education setting.
• Instruct students in the field when participating in outside projects.
• Document student performance, student behavior, and student achievement within the career education setting.
• Provide review and reinforcement of new concepts; support students in completing tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of students’ IEPs and accommodations; modify assignments in collaboration with special educators.
• Develop resources for students such as models, organizers, notes, videos, demonstrations.
• Collaborate with teachers within the department and across disciplines.

Skills

Bilingual

OSHA requirements

Education

DESE licensure in Career Area

Bachelor's degree + 30 plant-science credits

OSHA 30-Hour certification

OSHA Train-the-Trainer certification

Job description

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Horticulture Teacher - SY 26/27

Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Career, Technical, & Agricultural Education - Danvers, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5967465

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Essex North Shore is seeking a licensed Horticulture Teacher. Knowledge of hydroponics, greenhouse management, orchard management, and hardscape installation and maintenance is desired.

• Candidates should be licensed or licensable by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of thirty credits related to plant science.
• Satisfactory CORI, SAFIS, DCF Central Registry, and SORI.
• Bilingual preferred.
• General OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred, but required within three years of employment.
• OSHA Train-the-Trainer certification preferred, but required within five years of employment.

This position is subject to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement in effect between the District and HTF. A copy of this agreement can be located here.

As an employee of Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District , you are offered a number of robust benefits that support you, your family, and your professional growth. More specifically, for most full-time and part-time (in excess of 20 hours per week) employees, we offer:

• Competitive wages that compensate you for your knowledge, skills and abilities in the workplace.
• Generous employer-covered health insurance (Employer/Employee premium cost sharing at 75/25). Coverage options are through the Group Insurance Commission .
• Comprehensive dental insurance through Delta Dental of Massachusetts, currently covering over 90% of dentists throughout Massachusetts.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and free, paid training.
• Supplemental income earning opportunities, such as athletics programming, integration academies, and club advisor positions.
• Affordable term life insurance through the Group Insurance Commission providing your family or loved one(s) with financial security in the event of an unforeseen passing.
• Employee Assistance Programming for behavioral, health, financial planning, and legal resources.
• Wellness programming including spin, yoga, and other classes that are tailored to your busy schedule and health goals.
• And so much more!

Job Description

CAREER TECHNICAL & AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate Licensure by DESE in Career Area

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Career Technical & Agricultural Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Map each grade curriculum to the State Frameworks.
• Provide instruction in the content in accordance with the Massachusetts Vocational-Technical Frameworks in the specified career area.
• Enforce all OSHA safety regulations within the career education setting.
• Instruct students in the field when participating in outside projects.
• Document student performance, student behavior, and student achievement within the career education setting.
• Provides review and reinforcement of new concepts; supports students in the completion of their assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of students’ IEPs, as well as the accommodations and modifications necessary for student success; modify assignments, tests, and quizzes in collaboration with special educators, if required.
• Develop resources for students to be successful, such as models, graphic organizers, and copies of class notes, video clips, demonstrations, etc.
• Participate as a member of the career area department; collaborate with teachers within the department.
• Collaborate with teachers in academic disciplines to facilitate learning activities that are cross-curricular and project-based.
• Collaborate with the Cooperative Education Coordinator to place students in their career area.
• Maintain documentation, including student performance, behavior, progress data, notation of student absences/tardies, and conversations with parents and administrators.
• Provide content support outside of the general education classroom, as necessary.
• Integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Respond to any correspondence, both oral and written, that comes from a parent or guardian.
• Participate in conferences and meetings when appropriate; contribute observations and ideas.
• Attend Advisory Board meetings twice per year; attend Open House.
• Keep current with changes in your career area; collaborate with Advisory Board members.
• Accept additional responsibilities as may be required under the direction of theCoordinator of Career Technical & Agricultural Education.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $61,816 to $115,986 Per Year

Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Agriculture

Career and Technical Education > Horticulture

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Paul Crofts , CTAE Coordinator
• Career, Technical, & Agricultural Education
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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