Cortez - Culinary Arts Teacher - MCHS

Young World Physical Education; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,400; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Cortez, Colorado is seeking a Full-Time Culinary Arts Teacher to create engaging learning environments and align with academic standards. The role includes developing standards-based lessons, and participating in professional learning communities to foster growth. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Colorado teaching certification and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Salary ranges from $47,000 to $65,400 annually, emphasizing a commitment to educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required for effective interaction with students and parents.
• Knowledge of Colorado state standards for teaching.
• Capacity to implement IEP, 504, ELL, and behavior support plans.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning environments aligned with school values.
• Develop standards-based lessons.
• Participate in professional learning communities.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Strong decision-making

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Colorado Department of Education teaching certification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Cortez - Culinary Arts Teacher - MCHS

Location: Montezuma-Cortez SD RE-1, Cortez, Colorado.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5618101
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Feb 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Overview

Position: Culinary Arts Teacher

In Montezuma-Cortez SD RE-1, Cortez, Colorado. This role is part of the Montezuma-Cortez School District’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and community engagement.

Essential Duties

• Create an effective and engaging learning environment that aligns with school-wide values.
• Utilize effective teaching practices to teach curriculum for assigned grades and subjects, ensuring mastery of student grade-level standards.
• Develop and teach standards-based lessons with rigorous instruction aligned to district curriculum.
• Actively participate in weekly teacher-led professional learning communities at both grade-level and content-level.
• Use data from formative, interim, and benchmark assessments to evaluate progress and adjust instruction to ensure target growth.
• Maintain an orderly, positive learning environment and implement proactive classroom management strategies.
• Communicate proactively with parents and guardians as partners in student goals.
• Support social-emotional development and whole-child growth.
• Comply with applicable State, Federal laws, and district policies.
• Knowledge of business development, management, and entrepreneurship.
• Manage and oversee the CTSO program.
• Design and implement a standards-aligned curriculum including classroom, field-based, and experiential learning.
• Assume responsibility for student safety and discipline during supervision.

Specific Content Skills

Demonstrate understanding of Colorado state standards for teaching, and deepen students’ academic, technical, and vocational skills across the curriculum.

Growth Mindset

A commitment to continuous improvement, using current research to improve instruction, receiving feedback, interpreting data, and collaborating with colleagues.

Technical Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
• Strong decision-making, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow board/district policies.
• Implement IEP, 504, ELL, and behavior support plans.
• Use technology for instruction, including computer OS and student info systems.

Qualifications

• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching certification; or Post-Secondary CTE certification with ability to obtain CDE certification.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in reading and math instruction.
• Instructional leadership or coaching experience preferred.
• Experience with Get Better Faster Framework preferred.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Technology proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Commitment to district’s mission and values.
• Ambition to grow as a leader.
• Openness to feedback and high standards of integrity.
• Collaborative practitioner.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$47,000 to $65,400 per year

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Amy MacBean
• Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
• Cortez, Colorado 81321
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Non-Discrimination Statement

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 does not discriminate against any protected class as identified by the State of Colorado. English proficiency is not a barrier to participation or admission. For further inquiries, contact the Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer or the 504 Compliance Officer as listed below.

• Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer: Justin Schmitt, Executive Director of Human Resources (400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321, 970-565-7522 ext. 1135)
• 504 Compliance Officer: Lisa Megel, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services (400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321, 970-565-7522 ext. 1118)

Visit www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies for district governance policies.