Classroom Teacher - Moriarty-Edgewood School District
Position: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Agriculture
Job Title: Middle School Ag Teacher
Job Location: Moriarty High School/Middle Schools
Beginning: Jul 27, 2026
Deadline: Open until filled **
Certificate: Secondary Vocational-Tech 7-12
District: Moriarty-Edgewood School District
Moriarty, NM 87035
Telephone: 505-832-5809
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Job Description:
JOB:   Middle School Ag Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Ag Teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for each student assigned to that ag classroom.  Key duties include delivering curriculum on animal/plant science, ag mechanics, or agribusiness while guiding supervised agricultural experiences.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Bachelor’s degree.
  2. Current New Mexico secondary vocational technical (7-12) teaching license or secondary 6-12 license with agriculture endorsement as required.
  3. Ability to perform essential job functions and job task requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum.
  • Utilizes a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught.
  • Communicates with and obtains feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
  • Comprehends the principles of student growth, development, and learning, and applies them appropriately.
  • Utilizes student assessment techniques and procedures.
  • Manages the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a safe and healthy environment.
  • Recognizes student diversity and creates an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self-concept.
  • Demonstrates a willingness to examine and implement change, as appropriate.
  • Works productively with colleagues, parents, and community members.
  • Follows board policies and administrative rules and regulations.
  • Provides for the direct supervision of students at all times.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Communicates accurate and up to date information to students in a way that enhances student learning, and includes demonstrating effective writing skills and use of standard English.
  • Manages time appropriately.
  • Cooperates with administration, parents, and co-workers.
  • Creates a positive atmosphere and arranges the physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning.
  • Demonstrates concern for student’s well being and positive esteem.
  • Prepares for instruction and shows written evidence of preparation.
  • Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Maintains accurate and complete records as required by the school district, and reports progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner.
  • Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
  • Completes duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned.
  • Leaves adequate preparations for a substitute.
  • Develops and implements appropriate classroom management strategies while maintaining high expectations for student behavior.
  • Encourages cooperation between students.
  • Maintains student involvement in appropriate tasks.
  • Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills.
  • Demonstrates public relations skills.

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.