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Sustainable Agriculture Instructor
The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center (PAHCC) seeks an innovative, creative, and dynamic person to instruct students in Sustainable Agriculture.
Summary: The instructor will teach Sustainable Agriculture to high school juniors and seniors.
Job Duties:- Teaches Sustainable Agriculture, with a focus on skills that are relevant in today’s workplace.
- Develops curriculum based on the proficiencies outlined in the Vermont CTE proficiency documents. Topics include, but are not limited to safe operation of compact agriculture equipment, soil/water/nutrient management, livestock anatomy/physiology/nutrition, livestock evaluation/production, meat science, animal domestication/behavior, plant science, greenhouse production/management, business management, communication, center-wide Habits of Work, leadership/teamwork/career development through the FFA, ethics and legal responsibilities.
- Oversees operations of a small greenhouse and farm.
- Oversees supervision of the summer farm manager.
- Forms positive relationships with students and manages a classroom of students.
- Researches curriculum options and implements curriculum.
- Collaborates with agriculture instructor colleagues to oversee Middlebury FFA Chapter operations.
- Stays current with industry trends.
- Develops lesson plans and organizes daily classes so that demonstration, instruction, and practice can be completed within allotted time.
- Facilitates a Program Advisory Board of industry experts who give advice about and direction for the program.
- Forms effective relationships with industry partners.
- Maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting.
- Communicates students’ progress to guardians.
- Participates fully in staff meetings and professional development.
- Possesses ability to work independently or with a team.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Possesses ability to organize and prioritize tasks, projects, and assignments.
- Possesses to respond to inquiries or complaints from parents, regulatory agencies, or members of the community in a calm and respectful manner.
- Maintains enthusiasm for and engagement with students and instruction.
- Ability to create dynamic student-centered environments of instruction, assessment and differentiation.
- Competence to rationally and safely resolve conflicts (deescalate) and handle stress.
- Capable of applying listening skills and responding in a respectful and effective manner.
- Demonstrates clear written communication skills.
- Proficient in adapting to changing priorities and differing student needs.
- Understands the importance of flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances.
- This position requires Agriculture industry experience.
- Teaching certification is not required, however experience working with youth or young adults is recommended - A person without a teaching certificate would need to do teacher training classes to become licensed over the course of four years.
- Type 2 Bus endorsement or ability to obtain.
The start date of this position is July 1, 2025 in order to assist with fundraising activities at Addison County Fair & Field Days.
Interested applicants must submit an application via schoolspring.com.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties
outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Job Categories: Career Education > Agriculture
Job Requirements- At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Wendy Pratt, Assistant Director
51 Charles Avenue
Middlebury, Vermont 05753
Phone: 802-382-1002
Fax: 802-382-1330
Email: wpratt@pahcc.org
CLICK HERE TO APPLYStatus: Full time
