CTE Culinary Assistant

Westerly Public Schools (RI); Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Westerly Public Schools (RI) is seeking a part-time Culinary Technical Assistant to support in the culinary classroom and kitchen at Westerly High School. Under teacher supervision, you will assist with instruction, manage materials, and help with preparing lessons for students in a dynamic learning environment.

This role requires patience, empathy, and flexibility, with duties ranging from clerical tasks to classroom supervision during lunch and dismissal.

Qualifications

• Experience or education working with students in a Culinary Program preferred.
• Three to six months of experience in a school environment providing support to students.
• Proficiency in essential computer applications.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in related field preferred.
• Current RI Culinary License/Instructors License preferred.
• Authorized to work in the USA
• Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements regarding students, parents and other staff.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in planning and implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Instructs small groups of students in specific subject areas with teacher direction.
• Follow the teacher or other appropriate professional’s directions.
• Monitors and supervises students and/or continues lessons during short-term teacher absences.
• learn assigned duties readily and adhere to prescribed classroom procedures.
• Prepares and gathers materials and supplies.
• Exhibits self-control and good judgment.
• Under direction of the building principal, supervises students during lunch periods and/or during student arrival and dismissal.
• Receives additional training, if deemed necessary, for the position.
• Maintains order by reinforcing school rules in all settings including recess, lunch and bus.
• Participates in Professional Development and completes all training required by the school district.
• Implements instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher in school and community sites.
• Provides support to meet the individual student’s needs.
• Assumes responsibility for being prepared to deliver and perform salon instructional duties as prescribed.
• Acquires knowledge of the curriculum content of the classes of which he/she assists.
• Assists the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom and kitchen.
• Assists in supervision of students within the classroom and classroom kitchen.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communications

Proficiency in computer apps

Culinary program experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in related field preferred

Current RI Culinary License/Instructors License preferred

Job description

CTE Culinary Assistant

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This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board , and Westerly Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5893153

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Culinary Technical Assistant

Location: District - Anticipated Westerly High School

Class Title: Regular - Non Exempt

Effective Date: 08/24/2026

Hours per week: Part Time

General Statement: Under the direction of the teacher, is responsible for assisting in the instruction in the culinary classroom/kitchen. The assistant will carry out a daily education program and develop an effective personal relationship with students. The position requires patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the paraprofessional and includes assisting a teacher in various instructional duties and performing clerical duties, according to established procedures which can be learned on the job.

• Length of Work Year: This position is limited to the number of student in-school days each year plus three professional development days.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements regarding students, parents and other staff.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in planning and implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Instructs small groups of students in specific subject areas with teacher direction.
• Follow the teacher or other appropriate professional’s directions.
• Monitors and supervises students and/or continues lessons during short-term teacher absences.
• learn assigned duties readily and adhere to prescribed classroom procedures.
• Prepares and gathers materials and supplies.
• Exhibits self-control and good judgment.
• Under direction of the building principal, supervises students during lunch periods and/or during student arrival and dismissal.
• Receives additional training, if deemed necessary, for the position.
• Maintains order by reinforcing school rules in all settings including recess, lunch and bus.
• Participates in Professional Development and completes all training required by the school district.
• Implements instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher in school and community sites.
• Provides support to meet the individual student’s needs.
• Assumes responsibility for being prepared to deliver and perform salon instructional duties as prescribed.
• Acquires knowledge of the curriculum content of the classes of which he/she assists.
• Assists the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom and kitchen.
• Assists in supervision of students within the classroom and classroom kitchen.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Education or experience working with students in a Culinary Program preferred.
  • Three to six months of experience in a school environment providing support to students.
  • Effective communications skills.
  • Proficiency in essential computer applications.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in related field preferred
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.
  • Current RI Culinary License/Instructors License preferred
• Authorized to work in the USA
• Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Culinary Arts

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 23 Highland Avenue
• Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]