Agriculture Teacher Jobs

An Agriculture Teacher in secondary education is responsible for teaching students about agriculture, food and natural resources. They develop lesson plans that cover a wide range of topics such as animal science, environmental science, plant science and agricultural business management. They engage students in hands-on experiments, fieldwork, and projects to provide practical experience. They also guide students in Future Farmers of America (FFA) activities, supervise student research projects, and often coach student teams for FFA competitions. Agriculture teachers also advise students on college and career readiness.

To become an Agriculture Teacher, individuals typically need a bachelor's degree in agricultural education or a related field. They should have strong knowledge of agronomy, animal science, and agricultural business. Certifications to teach agriculture and related subjects at the secondary level are required in most states. Important skills include excellent teaching skills, the ability to engage students using different teaching styles, strong communication skills, and patience. They also need to be organized and have good time management skills. Prior job roles that could lead to this position include being an Agricultural Scientist, Farm Manager, or a Secondary School Teacher in a different subject.

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Bastrop High School Agriculture Science Teachers (2)

  • Morehouse Parish Schools
  • Bastrop, LA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bastrop, LA
  • 2 hours ago

Education or eligibility through an LDOE-approved pathway Knowledge of Louisiana CTE and Agriculture curriculum standards Strong instructional planning and classroom management skills Knowledge of...

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Anderson County Middle School Agriculture Teacher.

  • Anderson County Middle School
  • Lawrenceburg, KY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lawrenceburg, KY
  • 5 hours ago

Responsive to the needs of students, we provide advanced placement, dual-credit, gifted and talented, technical and vocational, and a complete range of special education services....

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Agriculture Teacher - Atascadero High School

  • Atascadero Unified
  • Atascadero, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Atascadero, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Two to Five Years Agriculture Teaching Experience, Required 6. FFA Experience, Understanding & Commitment, Required 7. Steer Judging Experience, Required 8....

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High School Agriculture Teacher

  • Nicholas County High School
  • Carlisle, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Carlisle, KY
  • 1 day ago

Organization Website Organization Address 395 West Main Street Carlisle, KY 40311 Vacancy ID 20252026 - 09097 Position Category High School Classroom Instructor Title High School Agriculture Teacher...

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High School Agriculture Teacher

  • Nicholas County Schools
  • Carlisle, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Carlisle, KY
  • 2 days ago

CLASS TITLE: TEACHER BASIC FUNCTION : To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. REPRESENTATIVE...

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High School Agriculture

  • Illinois Association Of School
  • Auburn, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Auburn, IL
  • 2 days ago

Duties Leader of the agriculture program for the Auburn School District....

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2026-2027 Bowie High School Agriculture/Animal Science Position

  • Bowie Independent School District
  • TX
  • 2 days ago
  • TX
  • 2 days ago

Openings as of 5/31/2026 Bowie ISD 2026-2027 Bowie High School Agriculture/Animal Science Position JobID: 10362 Position Type: High School Teaching/Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Date Posted:...

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2026-2027 Bowie High School Agriculture/Animal Science Position

  • Region 9 ESC
  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • 3 days ago

2026-2027 Bowie High School Agriculture/Animal Science Position JobID: 10362 Position Type: High School Teaching/Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Date Posted: 5/28/2026 Location: Bowie High School...

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Agriculture Teacher Pitman High School 2026-2027

  • Turlock Unified School District
  • Turlock, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Turlock, CA
  • 3 days ago

Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with widely varying intelligence and manual skills levels, and in order to accommodate the variety...

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2026-2027 Bowie High School Agriculture/Animal Science Position

  • The Region 9 HR Services Cooperative
  • Bowie, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Bowie, MD
  • 4 days ago

True Openings as of 5/29/2026 2026-2027 Bowie High School Agriculture/Animal Science Position JobID: 10362 Position Type: High School Teaching/ Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Date Posted: 5/28...

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High School Agricultural Teacher

  • Hilmar Unified School District
  • Hilmar, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Hilmar, CA
  • 4 days ago

(if applicable, at time of hire) Comments and Other Information ~EL Certified; BCLAD Preferred; ~Knowledge of FFA /CDE Activities ~SAE Supervision of livestock experience ~Experience / Interest in Agriculture...

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Agriculture Teacher

  • Kentucky Department of Education
  • Booneville, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Booneville, KY
  • 4 days ago

Agriculture Teacher Comments Contact information: ......

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Agriculture Teacher

  • Sampson County Schools
  • Roseboro, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Roseboro, NC
  • 5 days ago

group instruction, etc.; has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student movement in the classroom during different types of instructional and non- instructional activities; frequently...

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Agriculture Teacher - Clarksburg Middle & Delta High Schools 2026-2027 School Year

  • River Delta Unified School District
  • Rio Vista, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Rio Vista, CA
  • 5 days ago

The District continually improves and expands its curriculum by implementing new programs and broadening the instructional strategies used in the classroom....

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High School Ag Teacher

  • Olton ISD
  • Olton, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Olton, TX
  • 5 days ago

OLTON Independent School District Job Posting Division/Department: Instruction Location: Olton High School Job title: Agricultural Sciences Teacher (2nd Position) Reports to: Principal Level/Grade:...

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Salary for Agriculture Teacher Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Agriculture Teachers offer the following education background
Master's Degree
41.7%
Bachelor's Degree
36.2%
Doctorate Degree
16.5%
High School or GED
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.0%
Associate's Degree
1.2%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Agriculture Teachers
None
33.7%
4-6 years
26.1%
2-4 years
17.1%
Less than 1 year
8.3%
1-2 years
7.2%
10+ years
6.1%
8-10 years
1.5%


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