Agriculture Teacher

CJR•Litchfield, CT

7d•$50,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of the campus farm and facilities. The employee will supervise farm activities, ensure the safe use of equipment, and support educational opportunities in animal science, crop production, and farm management. Collaboration with educators, support staff, and community partners is essential to promote experiential learning and community engagement. Additionally, the role includes assisting with emergency response, facility repairs, and community projects to maintain a safe, productive, and educational farm environment that supports the vocational agriculture program. Provide learning opportunities in vocational agriculture with an emphasis on: Animal Science Animal Care including restraints, primary & secondary healthcare, nutrition, and reproduction Animal Production including poultry, beef, goats, and swine Hay Production, organization and storage Fence Construction & Maintenance Projects Use of Agricultural Machinery & Tools Facility Maintenance and Machinery Repair Firewood Production Maple syrup Production Lawn Care and Landscaping Responsible for management of the farm complex, including preparing and recommending budgets, collaborating with the Director of Education on budget items, capital expenses, and grant funding Facilitate purchase and sale of livestock, agricultural products, and supplies Safely operate and maintain basic farm equipment and machinery as part of daily farm management tasks Supervise students in the safe use of basic farm equipment, ensuring they operate equipment responsibly and under supervision at all times Support other CJR programs related to the farm on a case-by-case basis Represent the CJR Agricultural Programs to internal and external stakeholders Supervise part-time and per diem support staff Ensure safety of students, staff, animals, and visitors Oversee maintenance of on-campus and hay fields Manage operations of the farm, including animal care, feed production, inventory of supplies, equipment maintenance, and safety evaluations Responsible for snow removal of the farm complex Supervise the Roadside Farm Market, including staffing and operations Manage non-campus land areas such as fields, forests, and water resources Manage maintenance of farm buildings, grounds, snow removal, and emergency situations as required Develop, implement, and evaluate experiential learning opportunities, especially for students with special needs enrolled at CAVEC Collaborate with vocational and academic teachers to integrate course content and support students facing behavioral or academic challenges Assist in developing transition planning for students returning to public schools, workplaces, or other educational programs Collaborate with and provide assistance to other departments and programs within CJR, including administrative, development, and community outreach efforts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Three Years of Professional Vocational Agricultural Experience
Ability to live on campus starting May/ June 2027 (free housing will be provided)
Experience using farm machinery/ equipment
Ability to work with special education and at-risk youth
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Communication Proficiency
Collaboration Skills

Nice To Haves

CSDE Certification #098 Trade & Industrial Occupations, vocational teaching certification or willingness to obtain such is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Overseeing the operation and maintenance of the campus farm and facilities.
Supervising farm activities.
Ensuring the safe use of equipment.
Supporting educational opportunities in animal science, crop production, and farm management.
Collaborating with educators, support staff, and community partners.
Assisting with emergency response, facility repairs, and community projects.
Providing learning opportunities in vocational agriculture with an emphasis on animal science, animal care, animal production, hay production, fence construction & maintenance, use of agricultural machinery & tools, facility maintenance and machinery repair, firewood production, maple syrup production, and lawn care and landscaping.
Managing the farm complex, including preparing and recommending budgets, collaborating with the Director of Education on budget items, capital expenses, and grant funding.
Facilitating the purchase and sale of livestock, agricultural products, and supplies.
Operating and maintaining basic farm equipment and machinery.
Supervising students in the safe use of basic farm equipment.
Supporting other CJR programs related to the farm.
Representing the CJR Agricultural Programs to internal and external stakeholders.
Supervising part-time and per diem support staff.
Ensuring the safety of students, staff, animals, and visitors.
Overseeing the maintenance of on-campus and hay fields.
Managing farm operations, including animal care, feed production, inventory of supplies, equipment maintenance, and safety evaluations.
Responsible for snow removal of the farm complex.
Supervising the Roadside Farm Market, including staffing and operations.
Managing non-campus land areas such as fields, forests, and water resources.
Managing the maintenance of farm buildings, grounds, snow removal, and emergency situations.
Developing, implementing, and evaluating experiential learning opportunities, especially for students with special needs enrolled at CAVEC.
Collaborating with vocational and academic teachers to integrate course content and support students facing behavioral or academic challenges.
Assisting in developing transition planning for students returning to public schools, workplaces, or other educational programs.
Collaborating with and providing assistance to other departments and programs within CJR, including administrative, development, and community outreach efforts.

Benefits

Free room and board as of July 2027
Vacation follows school calendar
12 Sick Days to Start (Accrued Annually, Unused Time Eligible for Carry Over)
Free daily nutritious meals
Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
Annual monetary incentives
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Career Growth Opportunities
Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance