Agriculture Instructional Assistant

Agriculture Instructional Assistant

Location: Indiana Agriculture & Technology School (All Campuses)

Reports to: Campus Agriculture Facilitator

Position Overview

The Agriculture Instructional Assistant supports student learning and engagement within Indiana Agriculture & Technology Schools hybrid educational program. Working alongside the Campus Agriculture Facilitator, this position helps create a positive, hands-on learning environment that promotes agriculture, leadership, career readiness, and technical skill development. This is a paid hourly position.

Schedule

• Available 1-3 school days per week (August-May) based on campus schedule
• 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom management and student supervision.
• Support hands-on agriculture, STEM, and career-technical learning activities.
• Facilitate or assist with small-group instruction and learning stations.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom activities.
• Encourage student engagement, collaboration, and participation.
• Assist with the organization and daily operation of classroom, laboratory, greenhouse, and agricultural learning spaces.
• Support FFA, leadership, and career development activities.
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
• Serve as a positive mentor and role model for students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest or experience in agriculture, education, skilled trades, or youth development.
• Ability to work effectively with middle and high school students.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to work in a hands-on learning environment.
• Experience with agricultural education, FFA, or Career and Technical Education is preferred but not required.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Organized, dependable, and proactive.
• Effective problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Passion for hands-on, project-based learning.
• Commitment to student success, agricultural literacy, and career readiness.

Work Environment

Work is performed in both classroom and outdoor agricultural settings and may include greenhouse activities, animal care, walking, bending, lifting, and working in varying weather conditions.