Middle School Agriculture Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a dedicated Middle School Agriculture Teacher to create a successful instructional program at East McDowell Middle School. The position includes teaching, lesson planning, and providing career guidance regarding agriculture and related fields.

Qualified candidates should hold an Associate's degree and possess 4 years of relevant work experience. The role requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to enhancing environmental literacy and leadership among students.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree with 4 years of work experience.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa is required.

Responsibilities

• Use strategies for integrating academic and Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources education.
• Provide students with educational experiences leading to career preparation.
• Advocate and manage FFA/leadership development.
• Plan and conduct leadership activities for students.

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Middle School Agriculture Teacher

East McDowell Middle School, Marion, North Carolina

Starting Date: Aug 14, 2025

Job ID: 5262036

Job Details

• Length of Position: Permanent
• Type of Benefits: Full
• Months per year: 10
• Number of hours per week: 37.5
• Number of days per week: 5
• State Salary Schedule: Yes
• Reports To: Principal
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 14, 2025

Job Description

A teacher in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Cluster must perform many duties to facilitate a successful program. It is the responsibility of the teacher to organize and conduct an instructional program that will:

• Improve the quality of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources education instruction, counseling, management, and leadership to produce success for all students
• Use strategies for integrating academic and Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources education
• Contribute to the educational objectives of the public school system by providing information to agriculture, food, and natural resources students about career pathways as a guide to achieving necessary skills for continued education and employment
• Provide students with educational and equitable experiences leading to career preparation, continued education, and employment
• Enhance youth leadership and FFA as an integral part of instruction
• Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy
• Inform students about agriculture and agricultural literacy

Instructional Program

• Conduct an instructional program according to State Board of Education rules related to the full scope of the program
• Prepare lesson plans, per school policy, for all courses offered
• Develop instructional materials and methods for effective teaching and learning
• Develop basic skills and abilities of students in the school laboratory
• Advocate and manage FFA/leadership development; serve as advisor for the local chapter
• Plan and conduct leadership, citizenship, and cooperative activities for students at the district, area, state, and national levels
• Work closely with local and county agricultural organizations/agencies
• Cooperate fully with local administrators and keep them informed about the program

Responsibilities

• Use strategies for integrating academic and Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources education
• Contribute to the educational objectives of the public school system by providing information to agriculture, food, and natural resources students about career pathways as a guide to achieving necessary skills for continued education and employment
• Provide students with educational and equitable experiences leading to career preparation, continued education, and employment
• Enhance youth leadership and FFA as an integral part of instruction
• Inform students about agriculture and agricultural literacy
• Adhere to State Board of Education rules as they relate to the full scope of the program
• Serve as advisor for the local FFA chapter
• Plan and conduct leadership, citizenship, and cooperative activities for students at local, district, area, state, and national levels
• Cooperate fully with local administrators and keep them informed about the program

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree with 4 years of work experience

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mary Finley , CTE Director
• Career and Technical Education
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]