FOOD, AGRICULTURE, RENEWABLE RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT

(F.A.R.E.) COACH 2nd- 6th Grade

For the 2026-2027 school year, interviews Spring of 2026, and onboarding the summer of 2026.

Reports To: Building Principals

Employed By: Academy Board

Description:

Facilitate project-based lessons using the F.A.R.E. (Food, Agriculture, Renewable Resources, Environment) Theme. The F.A.R.E. Coach will work with 2nd through 6th-grade students and teachers on various F.A.R.E. lessons and activities as directed by the Administrator and the Academy Board.

Responsibilities:

Curriculum

Develop/Implement F.A.R.E. theme curriculum units for grades 2-6
Make connections between grade-level standards and F.A.R.E.-related topics
Articulate a plan of instruction utilizing food, agriculture, renewable resources, and environmental themes
Integrate technology throughout the curriculum
Incorporate hands-on learning
Develop and use multiple assessment strategies to evaluate student learning

Outreach

Utilize community resources
Host a variety of outside presenters
Work with local community companies and individuals that specialize in F.A.R.E.
Collaborate with classroom teachers, the Middle School F.A.R.E. teacher, and the High School Science Ag. Science teacher

Classroom Management

Create a classroom curriculum that facilitates instruction
Establish procedures and classroom rules
Communicate oral and written administrative action to parents and administrators to provide a warm and inviting atmosphere
Promote a clean and safe working environment

Communication

Communicate expectations to students
Evaluate and communicate student progress to parents regularly
Communicate volunteer needs to parents
Make contributions to the Academy newsletters

Leadership

Provide guidance and direction to staff regularly
Actively pursue the vision of the Academy as set forth by the Academy Board

Total Learning Environment

Carry out the policies adopted by the Academy Board as interpreted by the Administrator (examples of Board policies include: dress code policy and code of conduct policy)
Monitor the safety of all children
Monitor appropriateness of computer use in accordance with the acceptable use permit

Perform all other duties assigned by the Administrator and/or Academy Board

Required skills and qualifications

MI Teacher Certification, Out of State Teaching Certification, or the ability to obtain a Teaching Permit, and the ability to pass the MTTC (Michigan Test Teacher Certification)
Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Science
Must pass State and Federal criminal background check

Preferred skills and qualifications

Michigan Certification in Teaching with a Science endorsement
Certification in first aid and CPR
Agriculture experience

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance or Stipend instead of Insurance
MI Teacher Retirement Benefits (via ORS)
Yearly Tentative Staff Bonus
Longevity Pay(Beginning of the 5th Year)
Salary Based on Experience and/or Education Level
185 contract days (last Aug-early June)
- Holidays, Winter Break, and Spring Break time off
Paid all year long
For the 2026-2027 school year, interviews spring of 2026, onboarding in the summer of 2026.

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FOOD, AGRICULTURE, RENEWABLE RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT (F.A.R.E.) COACH 2nd- 6th Grade