CTT Culinary Instructor

Serrato Corporation; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company

Employee Assistance Counseling Service

Job summary

Serrato Corporation in Massachusetts is seeking a CTT instructor to oversee instructional delivery and ensure rigor and relevance of vocational subjects. The instructor collaborates with fellow teachers to plan and deliver applied academics, using Center resources and maintaining high standards of student engagement.

The role includes maintaining student records, supporting career readiness, and preparing learners for industry certifications, with emphasis on discipline, resumes, and

Qualifications

• Requires two years of experience in the trade of instruction and one year of teaching experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and train students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teaches basic principles and concepts of vocational skills to students.
• Maintains classroom discipline to maximize learning.
• Collaborates with instructors to develop and deliver applied academics.
• Uses curricular resources available at the center.
• Prepares classrooms and materials for instruction.
• Assist in achieving performance goals via TARs and OMS reports.
• Provide instruction and remedial training to help students obtain industry certifications or complete ACT/AT.
• Maintain student records including attendance, test scores, and evaluations.
• Assist in preparing students' resumes and career materials.
• Ensure accommodations are provided for students with disabilities as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Student motivation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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 of 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, to 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

• 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 experience required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the Center is located or is accredited by a professional trade organization.
• For NTC, instructor must be certified by union or trade organization, or by a national trade certifying organization. (RO may waive if Center is unable to hire certified or licensed instructors, but candidates must pursue certification.)
• Valid State Driver's License.

Benefits Offered

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.