Mountain View Middle School Agriculture Teacher (Long-Term Sub)

Cumberland Valley School District•Mountain View, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate for Middle School Agriculture Teacher provides engaging, standards-aligned instruction that introduces students to the foundations of agriculture, food systems, environmental science, natural resources, and related career pathways. The teacher creates a positive, hands-on learning environment that promotes curiosity, leadership, problem-solving, and real-world application. The position may also include oversight of agricultural projects, school-based learning experiences, and support for student leadership opportunities such as FFA or other agricultural organizations, if applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Education, Education, or a related field required.
Valid state teaching certificate/certification appropriate for the assignment required.
Current clearances and background checks as required by state law and district policy.
Criminal Record Check (less than one year old)
PA Child Abuse History Clearance (less than one year old)
FBI Finger Print Clearance (less than one year old)
TB Test/Mantoux (less than 3 months old)
Physical - if applicable (less than 1 year old)

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching or student teaching experience at the middle or secondary level preferred.
Experience with agricultural labs, school gardens, greenhouse operations, or supervised agricultural experiences preferred.
Knowledge of career and technical education, leadership development, and student organizations such as FFA preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction in agricultural education for middle school learners.
Design lessons that align with state standards, district curriculum, and career readiness goals.
Incorporate hands-on, project-based, and experiential learning activities related to agriculture, horticulture, animal science, natural resources, food science, agribusiness, and environmental stewardship.
Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of diverse learners.
Establish and maintain a safe, orderly, and supportive classroom and laboratory/shop environment.
Teach and enforce proper safety procedures for tools, equipment, materials, and laboratory activities.
Assess student learning using a variety of formative and summative measures and use data to adjust instruction.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress.
Communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, counselors, and administrators.
Collaborate with grade-level teams, special education staff, related service providers, and support staff to ensure student success.
Integrate technology appropriately to enhance instruction, communication, and student engagement.
Promote awareness of agriculture-related careers and postsecondary pathways.
Support student participation in leadership development activities, service learning, school/community partnerships, and agricultural clubs or organizations, when applicable.
Assist in the care, management, and inventory of classroom, lab, greenhouse, garden, or agricultural program materials and equipment, if applicable.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional learning, curriculum development, and district initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.
Foster student interest in agriculture, leadership, and community involvement.
Serve as a positive role model for students through professionalism, collaboration, and effective communication.
Support the school district's mission, vision, and goals.