Amboy High School 2nd Ag Teacher and Co-FFA Advisor Job Posting (Fall 2025)

Amboy High School, located in Amboy, IL, and Section 2, has a full-time opening for the 2025-2026 school year for an Agricultural Education teacher and co-FFA advisor to join as the second instructor. The program is energetic, established, competitive, and welcoming. The school administration, alumni, community, and students are excited to continue to grow the future of agriculture!

The Amboy High School Agriculture Program has been competitive at the section, district, state, and national levels of competition in FFA in recent years. The program’s success stems from dedication to the three-circle model of ag education. The program is supported by an involved alumni group that helps maintain community relations and financial support.

Facilities include a classroom, two office spaces, a metal shop with eight welding booths, a wood shop, and a land lab. 

The courses will include Introduction to Agriculture, Ag Construction, Ag Mechanics, Welding, Small Engines, Ag Biology, Ag Mathematics, Animal and Vet Science, Agricultural Business, and Horticulture. These classes will be able to be offered to students yearly. The division of courses between teachers will depend on the candidate's strengths. Multiple classes within the program will count as Dual credit through Sauk Valley Community College. 

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) OR

• Career and Technician Education Educator License with Stipulations (ELS)

Salary/Benefits:

The beginning salary for a first-year teacher will be $42,621 plus a District TRS Contribution of $4,216 for a total salary of $46,837. The district offers a 10½ month extended contract, an extra FFA stipend, and an extra 30 days pay as a participant in the Three Circles FFA grant. 11 sick days and two personal days are provided. 

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume by April 1st to: 

• Online: https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx

OR for more information:

• Email

  • jcrownhart@amboy.net

TITLE: High School Agriculture Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Illinois Professional Educator Licensure for this position

DUTIES: High School Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor                                     

REPORTS TO: Jr/Sr High School Principal

JOB GOAL: The Agriculture Teacher will instruct courses for the HS agriculture/CTE department. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Potential courses to teach: The courses taught will be based on the strength of the candidate with options not limited to basic ag science, ag mechanics, horticulture, manufacturing, and construction. 

• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of the business community. (Dual Credit certification encouraged - continuing education financial assistance available through the district)

• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Coordinates with other professional staff members and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Provide and encourage opportunities that build the Manufacturing and Agriculture Pathway Endorsement programs.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Contractual Agreement and Board Policy. *The 2025-2026 contract will be posted once contract negotiations are completed.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel

SALARY/BENEFITS: 

• Base salary for teachers is $38,335.51 (plus TRS and health insurance benefits, as agreed upon by the AFC Education Association and the Board of Education.) The district participates in the Three Circle FFA and SAE grant.
• Twelve (12) days per year sick leave.
• Three (3) days personal leave per year.
• Sign-on bonus for new certified employees
• Tuition reimbursment opportunities

Per the Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275 Collective Bargaining Agreement. *The 2025-2026 contract will be posted once contract negotiations are completed this spring.

Certification/License:

• Illinois Professional Educator License and/or CTE licensure as required for position.

•  Per the collective bargaining agreement:  District paid health, life, dental and vision insurance.  District paid TRS and paid time off (sick and personal days).
• This position also participates in the three circles grant. 

Vacancy:  Kewanee Middle School

Position: Agriculture Teacher and Co-FFA Advisor (4th Position)

Description: Kewanee Community Unit District #229, located in Kewanee, Illinois, in Section 3, is seeking an Agricultural Education Teacher and FFA Advisor for the Fall of 2025 for Middle School. This individual will join Ms. Shelby Bailey, Ms. Ella Cagwin, and Mrs. Kindra Callahan in the Kewanee Agricultural Department.

The program is in its early stages and ready for an Advisor excited to shape the future of agriculture students and make a meaningful impact in the community! The administration, alumni, and community strongly support the Agricultural Department. 

One semester of Principles of AFNR and STEM in AFNR are to be taught to 7th and 8th grade students. The teacher will be a part of the whole Kewanee Agricultural Department Advisor Team working with both the Middle and High School chapters in the management of events and coaching for CDEs and LDEs.  

Candidates must have an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Career and Technical Education Educator License with Stipulations (ELS). The school district participates in the Three Circles grant as long as the candidate meets the requirements.  Base salary is based on years of experience and current professional agreement between the Kewanee Education Association and Kewanee School District Board of Education. 

For additional information on the Kewanee School District, visit https://www.kcud229.org

To apply, complete the application on Applitrack.  For further information about the position, please contact:

Mrs. Rebecca Baney, Superintendent of Kewanee Schools

1001 N Main St

Kewanee, IL 61443

The position will remain open until a quality candidate is hired.

Prairie Central High School, located in Section 9, is seeking a full-time Industrial Technology/Agriculture Education teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The successful candidate will join Kyle Miller, Becky Freed, Kylie Miller, and Tyson Stork. Courses to be taught could include: Orientation to Industrial Technology, CAD, Construction Tools, Advanced Woods, Metals, Construction and Electricity, and Home Maintenance.

Qualifications

Candidates must: be licensed in the state of Illinois to teach Industrial Technology or Agriculture; have the ability to work well with administration, staff, students and parents; be a positive influence on students and staff; and have strong organizational skills. 

Salary/Benefits

Competitive, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Prairie Central will be negotiating a new contract for next school year. The starting teacher salary for FY26 is $45,500 with an added bonus at the end of the year. Actual salary will depend on negotiated wages taking into consideration experience and education. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available. Prairie Central participates in the Three Circle grant program. 

Additional Notes

This position offers a sign-on bonus of $5,000! The Prairie Central Ag/IT staff is award-winning and creates and maintains a positive environment for both students and their colleagues. The Ag/IT department has a strong student-centered focus, dedicating time and energy on ensuring student success. Prairie Central completed an addition on its Ag/IT wing in August of 2024, providing additional support and opportunities for students and staff. 

Le Roy High School, located in McLean County, Section 9, has a full-time opening for the 2025-26 school year for an Agricultural Education teacher and co-FFA advisor to join a second instructor, Mr. Jason Perry.

An active LeRoy FFA Alumni group has been very helpful with many of the FFA chapter activities and hosts an annual trivia night as its major fundraiser supporting FFA chapter activities. Facilities currently include 20’x40’ greenhouse, landscaping areas, two classrooms and a woodworking shop. LeRoy High School is a well-established 1:1 Chromebook school with top-notch technology and instructional support.

The courses to be taught may include Exploratory Ag & Exploratory Ag Mech (7th & 8th grade), Intro to AFNR, Agribusiness Management (counts as Consumer Education credit), Horticulture, Physical Science Applications in Agriculture, Biological Science Applications in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Intro to Ag, Intro to Ag Mech, Basic Home Repair & Maintenance including Wiring & Small Engines, Woodworking, Career Development & Exploration; these courses may be flexible depending on the qualified candidates specific skills and interests. There is an opportunity to teach dual credit and/or CASE courses depending on the candidate’s qualification.  

Qualifications

Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Career and Technical Education Educator License with Stipulations (ELS); 6-12 certification preferred, but not required.

Salary/Benefits

Salary (BS/BA+0=$42,411 with a range up to $65,000 per experience and education). Benefits per the collective bargaining agreement include a portion of Board Health Insurance paid, $10,000 Board Life Insurance paid, Replex Family Membership, Dental and Vision Insurance available with 100% paid by employee, 10 sick leave and 2 personal days. The district currently offers an extended contract as the school district participates in the Three Circle FFA and SAE grant.

The district also offers a tuition waiver for out-of-district children of staff members, tuition waivers for Illinois State University, a portion of health insurance paid by the district, a district paid $10,000 life insurance policy, and a district paid membership to our local fitness center. 

Additional Notes

Opportunities may also be available to serve as a coach or sponsor.  Current known opportunities include wrestling. 

How to Apply

Complete application online at https://www.leroyk12.org/documents/employment/491930; Send letter of interest, resume, credentials, and a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation.

Mrs. Kelsey Winterland

LeRoy Jr/Sr High School Principal

winterlandk@leroyk12.org

505 E. Center St. 

LeRoy, IL  61752

309-962-2611

Mrs. Kelsey Winterland

LeRoy Jr/Sr High School Principal

winterlandk@leroyk12.org

Streator Township High School, located in Section 7, is seeking one to two full-time agricultural teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. The program is well established, supported, and competitive. The current agricultural educators will assist in the transitional process of the new teachers. 

The community of Streator is deeply invested and encouraging with its agricultural program, which provides strong support through engaged alumni, dedicated faculty and staff, and great local partnerships with business and community members. This commitment has helped the program thrive and maintain its competitive edge at all levels and are excited to continue these relationships.

Courses taught may include the following: Intro to Ag & Leadership, Ag Science, Ag Business & Leadership, Floral & Landscape Design, Horticulture, Ag Com & Leadership, and Small & Large Animal Science

Facilities include two classrooms, an officer/teacher office, greenhouse, school garden, business sponsored hay plot, and an anticipated constructed CTE shop for the spring of 2026. 

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree 

2. Current and valid Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) OR Career and Technical Education Educator with stipulations (ELS)

3. Available for employment August of 2025

Salary and Benefits

1.  Base salary for teachers is $41,600-64,900

2. The district participates in the Three Circle FFA and SAE grant.

3. Twelve (12) days per year sick leave.

4. Three (3) days personal leave per year.

5. Tuition reimbursement opportunities

6. Benefits include health insurance & life insurance

Per the Streator Township High School Collective Bargaining Agreement. *The 2025-2026 contract will be posted once contract negotiations are completed.

How to Apply:

Please apply online by: https://www.streatorhs.org/page/job-opportunities

Amy Jo Lotshaw

Streator Township High School

202 West Lincoln Avenue

Streator, Illinois 61364

ajlotshaw@streatorhs.org

Lincoln-Way High School District 210, located in Will County (Section 8) has experienced an increase in interest in Animal Science courses and therefore is seeking to hire an additional Animal Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.  

The Lincoln-Way Industrial Tech/Agriculture Department offers approximately 25 different courses in a wide range of disciplines.  The expected teaching assignment is Animal Science, but depending on teacher experience and interest, other potential teaching assignments could include automotive, construction, engineering, welding, or woodworking. FFA duties and the 3-Circle Grant can be discussed for the right candidate.

Lincoln-Way maintains and funds excellent facilities in order to provide students with the best learning environment possible.  They offer exceptional benefits and a current salary range of $54,500 to $132,230.

Candidates may apply at www.lw210.org/page/employment-opportunities-new 

For more information, please reach out to CTE Department Chair, Nick Schroder, at nschroder@lw210.org   

Sycamore High School, located in Section 6, is adding a 5th part time Ag teacher/ Part time Science teacher to their program.  

Full-time position with teaching classes in both Science & Ag. Classes in each department will be determined at a later date depending on the candidate.

Sycamore High School has a woodworking, welding and agriculture shop, greenhouse, FFA plot and Agriculture barn. Sycamore has a strong and supportive administration that works with both the Agriculture and Science Department. The Sycamore FFA program also has a very supportive FFA Alumni.

Position includes collaborating with current agriculture teachers, Kara Poynter, Brooke Heinsohn, Baylee Newman and Christian Thurwanger, to expand the program through agriculture courses offered and creating new course offerings along with filling classes in the Science Department. 

Certification: Valid Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License required in both Agriculture and Science.

Apply online at https://www.generalasp.com/dekalb/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=High+School+Teaching&subcategory=Other

Brian Swanson
Principal, Sycamore High School
815-899-8160 or bswanson@syc427.org

Contact Person:

Apply via email to:

Alison Buckley, Principal

buckleya@tripointschools.org

Phone:  815-689-2110 ext. 317

Please send a letter of interest, resume, letters of reference, copy of transcripts, and a copy of proper license

Edwardsville High School, located in Madison County in Section 15, is seeking a high school Agriculture Education Teacher and FFA Advisor for the 2025-2026 school year. Courses to be taught include introduction to agriculture, basic agriculture mechanics, horticulture production management, and agriculture business management. The program has a greenhouse and participates in the Three Circles Grant. 

To apply or for more information, please visit https://ecusd7.schoolspring.com/

Description:
Rantoul Township High School is searching for an Agriculture Education Teacher.  Agriculture classes are some of the most requested classes at RTHS.  RTHS enjoys the demographics of a small urban community in a rural setting.  The student population is around 900 students.   A culture of collaboration has been established throughout the school.  RTHS receives students from 6 different feeder schools. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic who is focused on student success.  RTHS has a strong technology base.  Chromebooks are widely utilized throughout the school.  The Agriculture Education Teacher would be part of a strong Career and Technical Education program.  RTHS is committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining candidates of diversity.  The successful candidate will be part of a two teacher agriculture program.

Location:
Rantoul is located 15 miles north of Champaign-Urbana.  Rantoul is also equidistant from the three metropolitan areas of Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis.  The Village of Rantoul has approximately 12,000 residents.

Benefits:
Salary and benefits can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement at www.rths193.org.

Qualifications:
Illinois teacher licensure in the appropriate content area or Career and Technical Educator License

Apply:  

The link to apply is:  https://www.applitrack.com/roe9/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=21683&posFirstChoice=Licensed%20Secondary%20Teaching%20-%209th%20thru%2012th&posSpecialty=Agriculture

Candidates can also email Todd Wilson, Rantoul High School Principal, directly at toddwilson@rths193.org 

Tuscola High School, located about 25 miles south of Champaign-Urbana in Section 17, has an opening for an Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor for the 2025-2026 school year.  Tuscola participates in the 3 Circle Grant Program.

Courses offered include: Intro to Ag, Ag Science, Intro to Trades and Ag Mechanics, Animal Science, Horticulture and Welding. These courses are flexible each year to fit the strengths of the teacher. The agriculture program has a strong FFA chapter and community support. The department includes a mechanics shop, land lab, and greenhouse. To learn more about the school district visit http://cusd301.org/

In order to apply, send letter of application, resume, proof of certification and credentials to Mr. Justin Bozarth, Tuscola High School Principal (jbozarth@cusd301.org). More information can also be found at https://www.cusd301.org/page/employment

Charleston High School, located in Section 20, is seeking a full-time agriculture or Industrial Technology teacher for hire in August 2025. The newly hired teacher will work with the current agriculture teachers, Ben Oakley, Ellen Homann, and the other CTE teachers. FFA duties will be shared between the agriculture teachers.

The Charleston High School Ag Ed program is a three-circle program. Currently, there are 300+ students enrolled in Ag Ed and Ind. Tech classes. The Charleston CUSD #1 administration, board of education, alumni, and community are very supportive of these programs.

Classes to be taught would be based upon the interests and strengths of the successful candidate. Current courses offered are Introduction to Agriculture, Ag Science, Horticulture, Welding, Small Engines, Ag Mech & Tech, Adv. Ag Mech & Tech, Geometry & Construction, Production Tech, CAD, and Construction Trades. Currently using CASE plant and animal science curriculums. Classes can be assigned based upon the successful candidate.

The Ag and Ind. tech program recently went under a major renovation in 2022 and has state-of-the-art facilities. The facilities include two classrooms, one shared office space, a wood shop, a greenhouse, a mechanics/welding shop, a CNC Plasma Table, a CAD Lab, 1-1 computers, and considerable storage space.

Interested candidates should apply online at the District Website: https://www.charleston.k12.il.us/page/employment

Candidates will be paid based on the collective bargaining agreement, including participation in the Three-Circle Grant.

Wabash Community Unit School District #348, in Mt. Carmel, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Agriculture Education Teacher. The newly hired individual will be serving as the second teacher and will be working with Mrs. Brittany Brown.   

Facilities include classrooms, shop and a greenhouse. Within the agriculture department there are currently 170 students taking an agriculture education course. Current courses offered, but are able to be adapted due to strengths of the hired individual, include Basic Horticultural Science, Horticulture Production and Management, Basic Ag Mechanics, Agricultural Welding, Advanced Agricultural Welding, and 8th Grade Exploratory Agriculture.

Candidates should have a valid Illinois Teacher License. Candidates will be paid based on the collective bargaining agreement. This position could also include an FFA stipend, extended contract days, and/or three circles grant. 

Before March 6th, 2025, please send a letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts, and copy of licensure to:
Mt. Carmel High School
Ms. Amy Duckworth, Principal
aduckworth@wabash348.com
201 Pear Street, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863