Sustainable Agriculture Instructor

Lyndon Institute is hiring a full-time Sustainable Agriculture Instructor for its program starting August 2025. The role involves teaching hands-on, science-based agriculture to prepare students for careers in sustainable practices, entrepreneurship, and agricultural mechanics. The instructor will guide student leadership, business planning, and career readiness while fostering a supportive learning environment. Candidates should have professional agriculture experience and strong communication skills.
Lyndon Institute seeks a passionate and innovative instructor to lead our Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production program. This position is full time, reports directly to our Director of CTE, and will have a start date of August 2025 for our 2025/2026 school year. Our program combines hands-on learning with science-based education to prepare students for careers in the field of sustainable and diversified agriculture. Students will gain a strong foundation in areas including: - Food systems, including Vermonts food hubs and Farm to School programming- Entrepreneurship and agribusiness- Plant science and animal science- Greenhouse and maple sugaring operations- Sustainable agricultural practices- Agricultural mechanics and constructionLearning lab spaces include a greenhouse, sugarhouse, and botany lab, and expand programming onto local farmland.

The successful candidate will guide students in the following areas: - Student leadership and ownership: Students will have a strong voice in program operations and develop essential life skills like responsibility and critical thinking.- Business and entrepreneurship: Students will learn the skills needed to succeed in the agricultural industry, including business planning and marketing. The classroom and greenhouse will become a functioning model business. - Agricultural infrastructure and careers: Students will gain a deep understanding of Vermont's agricultural landscape and explore career opportunities.- Student Organizations: Students will participate in Future Farmers of America, and compete at the state and national level in a variety of categories. - College and career readiness: Students will have the opportunity to earn college credits through Fast Forward Dual Enrollment programs and Industry Recognized Credentials, following the State of Vermonts CTE framework.

The Ideal Candidate: - Has significant professional agriculture experience- Possesses strong teaching and communication skills- Enjoys working with students in a supportive hands-on learning environment- Is passionate about agriculture and environmental stewardship- Holds a Vermont CTE Agricultural and Natural Resources teaching license, or is able to obtain licensure through the states CTE Teacher Preparation program. Lyndon Institute pays most licensing costs. Responsibilities: - Continue to develop and implement a sustainable agriculture curriculum that directly leads students to technical and academic growth and post-secondary pathways.- Provide instruction on a variety of agricultural topics through hands-on, experiential learning- Supervise and mentor student work in greenhouse, farm, and sugarwoods settings. - Help students develop and implement business plans directly related to their agricultural studies.
• Integrate safety protocols into all aspects of the program- Collaborate with industry partners to provide students with real-world experiences- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment