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6-12 Agriscience/Science Teacher and FFA Advisor

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Position: 6-12 Agriscience/Science Teacher and FFA Advisor

Reports to: High School Principal

Job Description: A full-time Agriscience/Science Teacher and FFA Advisor at North Huron School District in Kinde, Michigan.  There is an additional summer contract that goes along with this position.

Overview of School: North Huron School District is located in Huron County, Michigan.  We serve students in the communities of Kinde, Port Austin, and Port Hope.  The community is rooted in strong agricultural beliefs and traditions.  There are currently over 100 members of the North Huron FFA Chapter.  The Chapter has also been recognized as a Gold Chapter for several years. 

The agriscience facilities consist of a classroom, two greenhouses, an agriscience lab (complete with learning space and equipped for animals), a chicken coop, an outdoor learning pavilion with wooded acreage, and a floral trailer. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Must hold a valid State of Michigan teaching certificate or qualifications to obtain one.  Required endorsements are: DX, DI or DA and HX.
  • Demonstrated competency in Agriscience and CTE certification or ability to obtain.
  • Experience integrating technology into teaching and capable of supporting student learning using technology.
  • Collaborative and able to work well with a wide range of constituents (colleagues, parents, students, business partners, etc).
  • Able to serve students of different skill levels in the same classroom.
  • Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, public and community relations, and academic competence.
  • Possess effective behavior management skills.
  • Foster positive, validating relationships within the school community

Performance Responsibilities:

  • Engage students while maintaining academic rigor.
    • Develop engaging, creative, and appropriate assignments and lessons
    • Employ a variety of instructional strategies that meet students’ needs and abilities
    • Align projects to the appropriate state standards
    • Teach to the diversity of the students in the classroom by personalizing instruction, supporting struggling students, and challenging strong students
  • Maintain a positive professional culture of trust, respect, and responsibility in the classroom.
  • Support student recruitment, community outreach, and partnership creation.
  • FFA/Leadership Development:  The FFA is an integral part of the instructional program.  It is the duty of the teacher to serve as the advisor for the local chapter.  It is necessary that the teacher spend time in planning and conducting leadership, citizenship, and cooperative activities for students at the district, state, and national levels.
  • Supervise student SAE’s.
    • Assisting students in selecting a program that fits their interests and abilities
    • Maintain records
    • Coordinate instructional program with training experiences
  • Prepare and submit FFA rosters, entries, registrations, etc. required by the local, district, state, and national office promptly, and keep an accurate record of registrations.
  • Actively participate in professional development opportunities.
  • Attend all meetings as required, such as staff, faculty, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Develop and administer a budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost-effective.
  • Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets related to the program.
  • Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare reports as needed and required.
  • Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.

Terms of Employment: Per contract

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the teacher contract.

Salary: Per Master Agreement

Deadline: July 25, 2025

Application procedure: Send a letter of interest and resume to:  

Mrs. Tanya Kramer, Principal

21 E. Main Street

Kinde, MI  48445

Phone: 989-874-4101

Cell: 989-553-4129

kramert@nhuron.org


 

It is the policy of North Huron School that no person shall on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, or disability, be excluded from participating in employment or any of its programs or activities.