Agriculture Teacher/FFA Sponsor 2025-2026

Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools is accepting applications for an Agriculture Education Instructor for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond.  This position would also be responsible for our active and successful FFA Program.

HDC is a progressive school district that provides exceptional opportunities for its students with great facilities, 1:1 Chromebooks, a veteran staff, 10:1 student to teacher ratio, and career pathways for college/career readiness through P2T and CTE classes.  The district is centrally located 35-40  minutes from Norfolk, Columbus, and Fremont.  HDC has a tradition of academic distinction, traditionally strong extracurricular achievement, and excellent parent and community support.

 

Points to Consider:

  • Howells and Dodge are extremely supportive of our program as production agriculture is prevalent in the area (community, business partnerships, alumni, and financially supported).
  • 45 active FFA Members
  • Courses taught: Introduction to Agriculture, Plant Science, Animal Science, Agriculture Business, Ag Technology Mechanics. There will be flexibilty in the curriculum.

 

Activity sponsorship and coaching may be available beyond the FFA sponsorship, but not required.

Zone 4

Grades

7–12

Category

Agriculture

Additional Information

  • Current Base for 2024-2025: $39,350;
  • Proposed Base for 2025-2026: $40,500
  • Full insurance on the necessary tier provided through Blue Cross/Blue Shield Nebraska w/single dental
  • The salary schedule is a 4×5
  • All years of experience will be accepted
  • Start Date: August 2025

 

Contact Information

Howells-Dodge Consolidated
417 Center Street
Howells, Nebraska 68641
https://www.howellsdodgeschools.org

Mark Ernst
(p) (402) 986-1621 215
(f) (402) 986-1261

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and current references to Mark Ernst, Superintendent Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools, P.O. Box 159, Howells, NE 68641 or email all information electronically to mernst@hdcjags.org.

 

This position is subject to veterans preference and EOE.