CTT Culinary Instructor

Westover Job Corps Ctr; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Westover Job Corps Center in Chicopee, MA is seeking a CTT Culinary Instructor to lead vocational instruction and ensure rigor and relevance of the curriculum, coordinating with academic instructors in applied academics.

The role involves teaching basic culinary concepts, maintaining classroom discipline, supporting students toward industry certifications, and documenting progress in TARs/eTARs while tailoring methods to individual learning styles.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in the trade of instruction.
• One year of teaching.
• Ability to perform the major duties in the trade of instruction and current knowledge of subject area.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Teaches the basic principles and concepts of vocational skills to students.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within classroom setting to ensure learning.
• Works with academic instructors in curriculum development and delivering applied academics.
• Provides instruction and remedial training to help students obtain industry certifications or pursue AT/ACT.
• Updates TARs/eTARs and records student progress, attendance and test scores.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Motivate and train students

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CTT Culinary Instructor Primary Position Objective The CTT instructor's responsibilities include all aspects of instruction and the learning experience of the students. Ensures rigor and relevance of subjects taught. Collaborates with academic instructors in the delivery of applied academics.

Brief Description of Duties Teaches the basic principles and concepts of vocational skills to students. Maintains a high degree of discipline within classroom setting in order to ensure maximum learning. Works with academic instructors in coordinating curriculum development and delivering applied academics. Uses all possible curricular resources available on Center. Ensures adequate classroom preparation. Works towards meeting performance management goals established by the company and the National Director of Job Corps via OMS and CTT Report Cards.

Provide instruction and remedial training support that will enable students to overcome barriers in obtaining industry certifications or participating in Advanced Training (AT) or Advanced Career Training (ACT). Ensures proper maintenance of student personal folders, recording personal data, including test scores, evaluations, attendance, incident reports, achievement awards and any other pertinent information concerning students. Records and forwards daily attendance to the Records Department. Assists in the completion students’ resume. Provide contextual learning opportunities for students to improve academic skills in the CTT learning environment.

Works closely with the Center Director's designee for disability issues to ensure that students with disabilities who are interested assigned trade is provided reasonable accommodations/modifications, if needed, Perform The Trade-related Skills Required By The Training Achievement Records (TARs) Ensures students are taught the importance of attaining and applying the career success and applied academic standards listed in each TAR. Updates eTARs at on a weekly basis to credit student skill attainment Tailors instructional methods and expected rates of progress to the learning styles, abilities, and career goals of individual students. Complies with all state regulations related to testing and certification. Intervene and correct inappropriate student behavior and nonperformance Develop year-round job-shadowing opportunities with community, industry, and employers, which will enhance students'

Education And Career Technical Skills Training. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform Each Essential Duty Satisfactorily. The Requirements Listed Below Are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel. Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat. Ability to perform the major duties in the trade of instruction and current knowledge of subject area. High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills. High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and train students effectively. Experience Two years' experience in the trade of instruction. One year of teaching