The teacher certification option in agricultural life sciences education prepares you to become an educator in agricultural and life sciences. There are many teaching opportunities available because of a shortage of agriculture and life science teachers in Iowa and nationwide.

Career opportunities extend beyond formal teaching. A degree in agricultural life sciences education also provides a solid background in food, agriculture and natural resources and prepares you for positions in agricultural business, commodity organizations and governmental agencies.

Dr. Scott Smalley

Teacher Education Coordinator
Agricultural Education & Studies Department
217 Curtiss Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011
Phone: 515.294.0047
FAX: 515.294.0530
Email: smalle16@iastate.edu

Teacher Certification Job Sites

• Iowa https://www.iowa.gov/how-do-i-find-teaching-jobs-iowa
• Illinois http://www.agriculturaleducation.org
• Missouri https://www.moteachingjobs.com/
• Minnesota http://www.cehd.umn.edu/career/teacher/sites/
• Kansas http://coe.ksu.edu/ageducation/vacancybulletin.html
• Nebraska https://neaged.org/teach-ag/

Resources for Teacher Certification Students

• Teacher Education Checklist (pdf)
• Student Teacher Handbook (pdf)
• College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Career Services
• Iowa Department of Education
• Iowa FFA Foundation 
• National FFA Organization 
• University Teacher Education Services

Professional Organizations

• National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE)
• Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators (IAAE)
• American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE)
• Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE)
• Association for International Agriculture & Extension Education (AIAEE)
• Agrow Knowledge: The National Center for Agriscience & Technology Education