Environmental Conservation and Forestry Instructor
Our team of passionate professionals brings together our team's expertise to achieve BOCES’ goals. With a focus on specific values or principles, we strive to set our organization apart from others in our industry.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators and local industry partners to provide a program of instruction in Environmental, Forestry and Agricultural Career Pursuit
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators and local industry partners to provide a program of instruction in Environmental, Forestry and Agricultural Career Pursuit
Salary/Pay Scale
$54,672-62,252
Job Description
LOCATION: Sackett Technical Center with initial assignment at
Lewis County Education Center at Maple Ridge, Lowville, New York
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement with the BOCES Professional Association. Health insurance, which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators and local industry partners to provide a program of instruction in Environmental, Forestry and Agricultural Career Pursuit. A project-based learning approach will be key.
Duties include:
• Collaborating with colleagues to integrate academics, literacy, and technology with high school Math, Science, Government and Economics
• Preparing students for careers and post-secondary education related to Environmental, Forestry, and Agricultural pathways
• Networking with environmental and agricultural business and industry partners
• Meeting / planning regularly with local industry advisory committee for continuous improvement of the program
• Preparing students for national industry-based technical assessment
• Preparing students for careers and post-secondary education related to Environmental, Forestry, and Agricultural related fields.
• Integrating 21st Century skills, employability skills, and academic standards with the program and with daily instruction.
Job Qualifications
• Candidates possess NYS Certification OR be eligible for a Transitional A Certificate in Natural Resource & Ecology Grades 7-12.
• Candidates applying for a Transitional A Certificate must possess at least the minimum requirements per NYS Education which is a combination of experience in the field, education, and required workshops and tests.
• Field experience in the Environmental, Forestry, or Agricultural field and eligibility for teaching certificate required. As well as field experience in the logging field.
• Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Career & Technical Education field preferred; teaching experience preferred.
Have Questions About Certification?
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES provides regional certification services to assist current and prospective educators through the New York State certification process.
Learn more: www.boces.com/certification
Application Procedure:
Complete the on-line application and apply at https://boces.recruitfront.com/Default
Application Deadline is August 15, 2026.