St. Joseph High School

Agriculture Teacher Needed for 2025-2026 School Year

St. Joseph High School seeks a full or part-time certified agriculture instructor for the 2025-2026 school year. The position is for an agriculture instructor full or part-time at a college preparatory high school on the beautiful and affordable Central Coast of California an hour north of Santa Barbara.
St. Joe’s is an archdiocesan secondary school with an enrollment of 500 students. We aim to offer a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum in a manner consistent with the Josephite emphasis on helping each student image Christ in mind, heart, body, and soul and building a community of “family spirit” on campus. We offer a variety of benefits to support your development as an educator. Come join our Knights Family!
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the Assistant Principal of Academics, Alexis Swanson, at [email protected]

Plan and implement engaging, standards-based lessons in a variety of Ag education classes (i.e. Ag Leadership, Ag Sciences, Ag Business, etc)
Utilize effective teaching strategies and assessment methods to support student learning
Create a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that fosters student growth
Integrate technology and innovative teaching methods into lessons as appropriate
Monitor and evaluate student progress, providing timely feedback and support
Maintain accurate student records, including attendance and grades, in PowerSchool
Collaborate with colleagues, administration, and parents to support student success
Participate in school-wide events, professional development, and faculty meetings
Uphold the mission, Catholic values, and educational philosophy of St. Joseph High School

Bachelor’s degree (in agriculture field or education preferred)
Single Subject Teaching credential in Agriculture
Ability to design and deliver lessons that challenge and engage students
Commitment to learning and implementing the Josephite charism and approach to education
Experience working with young people in a supervisory, coaching, and/or mentoring role
Desire to collaborate with others to support student learning
Cover letter and resume submitted to Alexis Swanson at [email protected]

$43,000 – $75,000 for 190 days/10 months (paid over 12 months)
Note: The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, and other department needs.

If you are interested in being a substitute teacher at SJHS, please email a resume to [email protected]