Sustainable Agriculture Instructor in Lyndon Center, VT

Job Description

• Food systems, including Vermont’s food hubs and Farm to School programming
• Entrepreneurship and agribusiness
• Plant science and animal science
• Greenhouse and maple sugaring operations
• Sustainable agricultural practices
• Agricultural mechanics and construction

Learning lab spaces include a greenhouse, sugarhouse, and botany lab, and expand programming onto local farmland.

The successful candidate will guide students in the following areas:

• Student leadership and ownership: Students will have a strong voice in program operations and develop essential life skills like responsibility and critical thinking.
• Business and entrepreneurship: Students will learn the skills needed to succeed in the agricultural industry, including business planning and marketing. The classroom and greenhouse will become a functioning model business.
• Agricultural infrastructure and careers: Students will gain a deep understanding of Vermont’s agricultural landscape and explore career opportunities.
• Student Organizations: Students will participate in Future Farmers of America, and compete at the state and national level in a variety of categories.
• College and career readiness: Students will have the opportunity to earn college credits through Fast Forward Dual Enrollment programs and Industry Recognized Credentials, following the State of Vermont’s CTE framework.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has significant professional agriculture experience
• Possesses strong teaching and communication skills
• Enjoys working with students in a supportive hands-on learning environment
• Is passionate about agriculture and environmental stewardship
• Holds a Vermont CTE Agricultural and Natural Resources teaching license, or is able to obtain licensure through the state’s CTE Teacher Preparation program. Lyndon Institute pays most licensing costs.

Responsibilities:

• Continue to develop and implement a sustainable agriculture curriculum that directly leads students to technical and academic growth and post-secondary pathways.
• Provide instruction on a variety of agricultural topics through hands-on, experiential learning
• Supervise and mentor student work in greenhouse, farm, and sugarwoods settings.
• Help students develop and implement business plans directly related to their agricultural studies.
• Integrate safety protocols into all aspects of the program
• Collaborate with industry partners to provide students with real-world experiences
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment

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Job Categories: Agriculture Teacher. Job Types: Full Time. Job Tags: Help Wanted Now and Vermont Farm Jobs.

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