Farm to Table & Food Science Instructor, Secondary

Farm to Table & Food Science Instructor, Secondary

Location: Glen Lake Community Schools, Maple City, Michigan

Starting Date: Immediately

PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY TO GLEN LAKE SCHOOLS

• Location:
  
  Glen Lake Middle or High School
• Reports To:
  
  Building Principal
• Start Date:
  
  August 2026
• Pay Rate:
  Per GLFT Contract

We are seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and student-centered educator to launch and lead innovative secondary classrooms focused on Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (AFNR) and Hospitality, Nutrition & Food Science pathways. This is not a traditional teaching position—it is an opportunity to build experiences that prepare students for college, careers, industry certifications, and life. Our community is uniquely positioned as a destination rich in agriculture, tourism, and sustainability.

We are looking for an educator who will help students explore and understand the industries that shape the region around them while developing the skills needed to become the next generation of leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers. Through hands‑on, project‑based learning, students will discover how local farms, food systems, natural resources, hospitality businesses, tourism destinations, and sustainable practices contribute to the vitality of our community and economy.

Students will also develop practical life skills through experiences in personal finance, budgeting, nutrition, family and consumer sciences, entrepreneurship, and responsible decision‑making. The ideal candidate will create authentic learning experiences that connect classroom instruction with real‑world opportunities through partnerships, field experiences, industry engagement, and community collaboration.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Believes learning should be active, authentic, and meaningful.
• Can teach students not only how food is produced, but also how it is processed, prepared, marketed, and served.
• Understands that agriculture today includes food science, sustainability, technology, conservation, and innovation.
• Sees connections between farms, food systems, nutrition, hospitality, tourism, and community development.
• Builds strong relationships and helps students discover talents they never knew they had.

• Valid teaching certification or ability to obtain certification in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Hospitality, Nutrition & Food Science, Family & Consumer Sciences, or related CTE fields.
• Industry experience in agriculture, culinary arts, nutrition, hospitality, food science, agribusiness, natural resources, or related fields is highly valued.
• Passion for project‑based learning and career readiness.

Deadline:
Until filled.

Please submit your letter of interest and resume to Jennifer Fosmore via one of the following methods:

• Email: fosmorej
• Mail: 3375 W. Burdickville Rd. Maple City, MI 49664

Full‑Time

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Jennifer Fosmore
• Glen Lake Community Schools
• Email: fosmorej