Job Information
American Falls School District #381 Secondary Agriculture Science and Technology Teacher in American Falls, Idaho
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2320213
Title: Secondary Agriculture Science and Technology instructor/advisor at American Falls High School beginning as early as May of 2025.
Qualifications:
Idaho Certification in Agriculture Science and Technology with an endorsement in
Biological Science would be welcome.
Job Description:
Possess the ability to effectively teach content related to the following area: Agricultural Mechanics including Wood Structures and General Agricultural Education content.
Any specialties and skills relevant to a diverse program curriculum are welcome.
Possess the ability to serve as an FFA advisor; including the abilities of successfully training students for various Career and Leadership Development Events, progressive Supervised Agriculture Experiences, effectively training chapter officers, participate in community service events, be a member of the Ag Advisory Committee, and other program activities.
Create and maintain a classroom environment built on respect and a growth mindset that fosters student motivation and learning.
The applicant must be highly motivated themselves and be willing to work with other exceptional teaching partners in maintaining an exemplary program that typifies the very best of the three-circle model in Agricultural Education.
Primary facility responsibilities within the program also includes:
A 3,200 sq. ft. metal lab fully equipped with welding and metal fabrication equipment.
Program expansion for 2025: A new 1,500 sq.ft. woodworking lab and an expansion of 1,600 sq.ft. to the metal lab.
- Shared responsibilities within the program also include:
A 12-acre Land Lab which is member operated and supervised by local industry partners and the instructor(s).
A 12x16 Chicken Coop which is operated by the animal science classes and supervised by the instructor(s).
A 40 X 40 Pole Barn with stalls for small livestock and student SAEs.
A 40 X 60 Greenhouse which is member operated and supervised by the instructor(s).
A half-acre community flower garden and a raised vegetable garden where program members partner with citizens to produce these various crops for personal consumption and use.
Contract Information:
Full teaching contract for 180 days.
Extended contract of 45 days.
Other supplemental contracts are available depending on the extracurricular interests of the candidate.
Other Information:
American Falls High School is located in American Falls, Idaho (83211) at 2966 South Frontage Road. We are an agricultural community first and foremost. We have a diverse demographic and have earned success with all manner of students. Our average enrollment from 9th to 12th grade is 450. The current unduplicated enrollment in the program is 357 as an affiliated FFA chapter. Our student body is highly motivated to achieve academic success and many choose to translate that into success within the program and FFA. The program receives exceptionally strong support from the entire community and the FFA Chapter works hard to reciprocate. Visit us online at americanfallsffa.org. If interested please apply using the Certified Application Link.
- For a partial virtual tour americanfallsffa.org/classroom/facilities