What are the responsibilities and job description for the MS/HS Agriculture Teacher position at Ivy Academy?
Position Title: Middle & High School Agriculture Teacher
Location: Ivy Academy
Position Type: Full-Time | 2026–2027 School Year
Ivy Academy is a public charter school dedicated to experiential learning, environmental stewardship, and academic excellence. Our mission is to empower students through hands-on, inquiry-based education that connects learning to the real world.
We are seeking a passionate and hands-on Agriculture Teacher to serve both middle and high school students. This educator will lead engaging courses that may include agricultural science, sustainability, food systems, and stewardship. he ideal candidate is excited about getting students outdoors, working with real-world systems, and helping them understand where food comes from and how humans interact with the environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned agriculture curriculum for MS/HS students
- Facilitate hands-on learning experiences such as gardening, farming, and sustainability projects
- Integrate environmental science, food systems, and real-world applications into instruction
- Maintain and utilize school-based agricultural spaces (gardens, greenhouses, outdoor labs, etc.)
- Promote student leadership opportunities (e.g., projects, competitions, community partnerships)
- Assess student learning and use data to inform instruction
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
- Collaborate with staff to create interdisciplinary learning experiences
- Communicate regularly with students, families, and colleagues
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Education, Environmental Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- Valid teaching license (or eligibility for licensure in Tennessee)
- Knowledge of agricultural practices, sustainability, or environmental systems
- Experience with hands-on, project-based, or outdoor learning preferred
- Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
What We’re Looking For
- A teacher who enjoys working outside and creating meaningful, real-world learning experiences
- Someone who values both academic rigor and practical skill-building
- An educator passionate about sustainability, agriculture, and environmental stewardship
- A collaborative team member who contributes positively to school culture
*Please Note: We are required by TN Law to run a full background check. Your fingerprints will be submitted to TBI and FBI. Please make sure to indicate if you have ever been convicted, pled guilty, or pled nolo contendere to a criminal offense. The disclosure of a conviction does not automatically preclude you from employment with Ivy Academy. However, falsification of your application may result in an offer of employment being withdrawn and/or preclude you from employment. Furthermore, knowingly falsifying information required by TCA 49-5-406(a)(1) constitutes a Class A misdemeanor which must be reported to the District Attorney General for prosecution.