Continuing Education - Cake Decorating

Mohawk College; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Mohawk College is seeking a Cake Decorating Instructor for part-time courses in Hamilton. The role involves preparing and delivering course materials while evaluating student progress. Candidates should bring a strong background in cake decorating, teaching experience, and excellent communication skills to create an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of work experience in Cake Decorating.
• Experience in post-secondary teaching or training is a strong asset.
• Online teaching or learning experience is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials and planning lessons for the Cake Decorating course.
• Delivering the course content and evaluating student progress.
• Maintaining records and adhering to college policies.

Skills

Cake Decorating skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Tools

My Canvas

Job description

Continuing Education - Cake Decorating

We are looking for qualified professionals to teach courses in our:

Drawing Courses – Cake Decorating Instructor -
In Person

We support and encourage the contributions of our diverse employees.We are committed to nurturing an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce.As educators we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in our community.

Mohawk College offers a variety of programs, courses and workshops through Continuing Education. Courses are offered in a variety of delivery methods including online, in-class and in a blended format.

Courses are scheduled on a part-time basis including evenings, weekends and online. Prospective candidates must be available during these time periods. Continuing Education Faculty teach approximately 3-6 hrs/week.

In-Class Teaching opportunities are available within the following programs and/or academic disciplines:

Cake Decorating

Ability to teach the following Cake Decorating skills:

• Fundamentals of Cake Decorating
• Levelling, filling, smoothing and combining cakes
• Essential skills for decorating – piping techniques, flowers and more
• Pipe lines and borders

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing materials that fulfill the course learning outcomes, planning lessons, developing assessments that reflect the integrated nature of the curriculum.
• Delivering the course(s) as described in the curriculum provided by the Program Manager.
• Ensuring the integrity of the content being delivered is upheld.
• Posting online content, facilitating student discussion groups and responding electronically to students within 48 hours.
• Evaluating student progress against the learning outcomes.
• Maintaining records and utilizing Mohawk data systems for grading, course updates etc.
• Ensuring adherence to Mohawk Colleges’ Policies and Procedures at all times.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 3-5 years of work experience in course subject.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Post-secondary teaching, training and/or experience considered a strong asset.
• Online teaching or learning experience is considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with My Canvas or any learning management system considered a strong asset.

The candidate should have experience and knowledge of the intersections of indigenous education, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Equity Diversity and Inclusion as they relate broadly to curriculum/program development and teaching and learning.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, please visit:

https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas

The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage:

https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/