CTE Teacher, Culinary Arts

Wake County Public School System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System in Raleigh, NC seeks a qualified educator to plan and provide instructional experiences for Culinary Arts and Hospitality courses (I–IV), Food and Nutrition, and related CT E Advanced Studies. The role emphasizes creating a safe, engaging learning environment and maintaining records and equipment care.

The teacher will supervise students, monitor outcomes, communicate with families and staff, integrate technology, collaborate with stakeholders, and apply diverse

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps.
• Knowledge of curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum and effective classroom practices.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strategic problem-solving using multiple data points.
• Ability to plan objectives and outlines per curriculum requirements.
• Instruction reflecting multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum.
• Ensure student safety and wellbeing, including during inclusive activities.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Maintain a clean, orderly instructional environment.
• Maintain classroom and school environment discipline.
• Clear oral and written communication; collaborate with staff and community.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students, parents, vendors, and community.

Responsibilities

• Advising DECA/FCCLA chapters.
• Using assessment strategies aligned to district standards to support learner development.
• Communicating effectively with students, parents, and stakeholders.
• Pursue continuous professional quality improvement for self and school.
• Using instructional strategies that promote critical and creative thinking.
• Incorporating technology in teaching and learning.
• Aligning instruction and assessment with diverse student needs and cultures.
• Collaborating with peers, parents, and community.
• Implementing inclusive classroom management and positive learning environments.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office / Google Apps

Curriculum integration

Time management

Data-driven instruction

Course objectives & outlines

Multicultural instruction

Technology integration

Safety & discipline

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Classroom management

Clear writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Nutrition or Baking & Pastry

Two years related work experience

Associates degree

Four years related work experience

Job description

Overview

POSITION PURPOSE:

Plans and provides for appropriate classroom learning experiences for students in the following courses: Culinary Arts and Hospitality I, Culinary Arts and Hospitality II, Culinary Arts and Hospitality III, Culinary Arts and Hospitality IV, Food and Nutrition I, and CTE Advanced Studies. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Responsible for supervising students in a variety of school related settings; monitoring and evaluating student outcomes; and communicating/interacting with students, parents, staff and the community. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Additionally, is responsible for maintaining appropriate records and following required procedures and practices, as well as monitoring the appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
• Knowledge of curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, policies, and effective classroom instructional practices;
• Effective time management and organizational skills;
• Strategic problem-solving skills, including the use of multiple data points;
• Ability to prepare course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and the school;
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum;
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity;
• Ability to motivate and inspire students;
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly instructional environment;
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom and in other school environments;
• Ability to maintain files and records;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, vendors, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Nutrition, or Baking and Pastry; AND
• Two years of related work experience;
• Associates degree; AND
• Four years of related work experience.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in teaching content area per NCDPI CTE manual.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds current ServSafe certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as an Adviser/co-Adviser for the school's chapter of DECA/ Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
• Utilizes assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) which are aligned with the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) curriculum and standards to assist in the continuous development of the learner.
• Ensures effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders are being
• Engages in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self, school, and the school
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical and creative thinking capabilities of students.
• Implements appropriate classroom instructional strategies and materials that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.
• Uses an understanding of learning and development and establishes a classroom management system that maintains appropriate regulation; creates a positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation; supports the intellectual, personal, and social development of all students.
• Plans, aligns, implements, and evaluates effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning
• Collaborates with peers, parents, community, and other stakeholders in the continuous improvement of classroom educational experiences of students.
• Integrates appropriate technology in teaching and learning
• Ensures adherence to good safety
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a classroom environment and requires sitting and standing throughout the day. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to but not limited to 25 pounds.

EFFECTIVE DATE:7/2024

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.