Family Consumer Science

Family Consumer Science

Teach Iowa AHSTW Community School District - Avoca, Iowa (Open in Google Maps)

• Job : 5608040
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 01, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)
• Posted: Mar 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher (Grades 7–12)

AHSTW Community School District
Avoca, Iowa 51521

Building Principal

AHSTW Community School District's Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Teacher provides instruction in life skills, career readiness, and family and consumer-related content areas. Courses may include nutrition and wellness, culinary arts, child development, personal finance, housing/interior design, textiles, and career exploration. The teacher supports students in developing practical skills for independent living, employment, and responsible citizenship.

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in Family & Consumer Sciences courses
• Develop curriculum aligned with Iowa Department of Education standards and Career & Technical Education (CTE) frameworks
• Incorporate hands‑on, project‑based learning experiences
• Teach topics such as:
  • Nutrition and food preparation
  • Child development and parenting
  • Personal and family finance
  • Consumer decision‑making
  • Career readiness and employability skills
• Maintain a safe and organized classroom/lab environment (kitchen, sewing lab, etc.)
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback
• Integrate technology and real‑world applications into instruction
• Collaborate with colleagues, counselors, and administration
• Participate in school improvement initiatives and professional development
• Supervise students in classroom and lab settings
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff

• Bachelor’s degree in Family & Consumer Sciences, Education, or related field
• Valid Iowa teaching license with appropriate endorsement (FCS or CTE-related field)
• Knowledge of Iowa Core standards and CTE competencies
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills
• Ability to teach a variety of FCS subject areas

• Experience teaching middle or high school students
• Experience with Career & Technical Education (CTE) programming
• Ability to sponsor or support student organizations such as FCCLA
• Desired:
  Serv Safe certification or willingness to obtain
• Willingness to assist with work-based learning or community partnerships

• New classroom and laboratory facility (kitchen labs, sewing/textile labs)
• Requires supervision of students using equipment and tools
• May involve extended hours for events, student organizations, or competitions

• Contract length: 189 days
• Salary and benefits per district master contract (Minimum $50,000.00)

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to Mr. Davis Pattee or Mr. Darin Jones.

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Teaching license
• References (Minimum of
  3)

Submissions can be mailed to:

AHSTW Community School District
768 South Maple Street
Avoca, IA 51521

or e‑mailed to:

Mr. Davis Pattee: davis.pattee
Mr. Darin Jones: darin.jones

Position Type: Full‑time

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• Davis Pattee, High School Principal
• AHSTW Community School District
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• Email: davis.pattee

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