High School Family and Consumer Science Teacher

High School Family and Consumer Science Teacher (2 Openings)

Greene County CSD Greene County High School, Jefferson, Iowa. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5557231

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 26, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

High School Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Teacher

Location: Greene County High School, Jefferson, Iowa

Job Type: Full-Time, 190 day contract

Reports To: High School Principal

Job Overview

Greene County High School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Teacher to join our high school faculty. The ideal candidate will equip students with essential life skills, focusing on human/child development, personal finance, nutrition, culinary arts, apparel, family dynamics, and work-based experience. This role involves developing engaging, hands‑on curricula that meet Iowa's Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards while fostering a classroom environment that promotes critical thinking, problem‑solving, and career readiness.

• Curriculum & Instruction: Design, plan, and deliver engaging FCS coursework. Subjects may include Foods and Nutrition, Culinary Arts, Child Development, Personal Finance, Fashion/Textiles, and Family Dynamics.
• Classroom Management: Create a safe, inclusive, and highly functioning classroom and laboratory environment (e.g., managing kitchen stations, sewing equipment, and classroom supplies).
• Standards Alignment: Ensure all instructional materials and assessments align with Iowa CTE standards and local district curriculum goals.
• Student Leadership (FCCLA): Serve as the advisor for the local chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), encouraging student participation in leadership events and community service.
• Assessment & Reporting: Continually monitor, assess, and report student progress to parents, administration, and students through the district's grading system.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other CTE educators, school counselors, and administration to promote career pathways and work‑based learning opportunities for students.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Education, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Valid Iowa teaching license issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE).
  • Endorsement 139: 5-12 Family & Consumer Sciences - General
  • Endorsement 138 5-12 Health
• Certifications: Up‑to‑date Iowa Mandatory Reporter Training (Child and Dependent Adult Abuse) and CPR/First Aid certification, as required by state regulations.
• Experience: Previous student teaching or professional teaching experience at the secondary level is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of current FCS trends, technologies, and instructional strategies.
• Ability to manage experiential, project‑based learning in lab settings.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to building positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.

• Competitive salary based on the district's negotiated master agreement and candidate experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Enrollment in the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS).
• Paid sick leave and personal days.
• Professional development opportunities.

• Brett Abbotts
• 101 Ram Drive
• Jefferson, Iowa 50129
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