Vacancy- Charleston High School Anticipated Ag and/or Industrial Tech Teacher

Charleston High School, located in Section 20, is seeking a full-time agriculture education or Industrial Tech teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The newly hired teacher will work with current agriculture teachers Emmalyn Walk, Ben Oakley and the other CTE 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 interest and strength 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.

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, 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.

Questions should be directed to Aaron Lock Principal at locka@charleston.k12.il.us