Culinary Arts Instructor - CTI Program - Cohort 1

Everett High School; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 11,021,000 - 14,437,000; Full time

Job summary

Everett Public Schools is seeking two qualified Culinary Arts Instructors to provide evening instruction for an adult-training cohort. Instructors will deliver hands-on, industry-aligned culinary instruction in a commercial kitchen and prepare participants for employment and applicable industry-recognized credentials.

February 2027-May 2027. This grant-funded role compensates at $40.00 per hour for up to 262 hours, with a maximum total of $10,480 per instructor, contingent on enrollment,

Qualifications

• Culinary arts teaching in a kitchen setting, adult learners preferred.
• Active ServSafe knowledge and sanitation practices.
• Experience with DESE Chapter 74 Culinary Arts frameworks and credentials.
• Ability to design hands-on lessons and assessments for adults.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for records and reports.
• Willingness to work evenings per cohort schedule.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging hands-on culinary instruction aligned with MA Chapter 74.
• Instruct in commercial kitchen operations, food prep, sanitation, and safety.
• Assist participants to earn ServSafe credentials and other certificates.
• Develop lesson plans, materials, assessments, and participant records.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse adult learners and languages.
• Monitor progress and provide timely feedback; maintain a clean kitchen.
• Collaborate with staff, partners, and administrators for program delivery.
• Support inventory, supplies, and equipment maintenance; attend planning meetings.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

ServSafe knowledge

Adult instruction

Communication skills

Recordkeeping

Schedule availability

Education

Massachusetts DESE Culinary Arts educator license

Job description

Culinary Arts Instructor - CTI Program - Cohort 1

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Job Details

Job ID: 5939155

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $40 to $10,480 Stipend

Job Description

EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Culinary Arts Instructor - CTI Program - Cohort 1

February 2027-May 2027

Description

Everett Public Schools is seeking two qualified Culinary Arts Instructors to provide evening instruction for an adult-training, evening cohort. Instructors will deliver hands-on, industry-aligned culinary instruction in a commercial kitchen and prepare participants for employment and applicable industry-recognized credentials.

Required Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts DESE Chapter 74 Culinary Arts vocational technical educator license.
• Demonstrated experience working and teaching in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Familiarity with the Massachusetts DESE Chapter 74 Culinary Arts frameworks.
• Knowledge of ServSafe certifications, food safety requirements, and commercial sanitation practices.
• Ability to provide effective hands-on instruction to adult learners.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and recordkeeping skills.
• Availability to work the program schedule associated with the assigned cohorts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, hands-on culinary instruction aligned with the Massachusetts DESE Chapter 74 Culinary Arts frameworks.
• Provide instruction in commercial kitchen operations, food preparation, sanitation, safety, equipment use, and employability skills.
• Prepare participants to earn applicable ServSafe certifications and other identified industry-recognized credentials.
• Develop and maintain lesson plans, instructional materials, assessments, and participant records.
• Differentiate instruction to support adult learners with varying educational, professional, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Monitor participant progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and sanitary commercial kitchen and instructional environment.
• Collaborate with the second Culinary Arts Instructor, program administrators, workforce partners, and support staff to ensure consistent program implementation.
• Assist with inventory management, instructional supply requests, and equipment maintenance.
• Participate in required program planning, meetings, data collection, and grant-reporting activities.
• Complete other program-related responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Career and Technical Education.

Compensation

Each instructor will be compensated at a rate of $40.00 per hour for up to 262 hours, with maximum total compensation of $10,480 per instructor over the cohort period. This is a grant-funded position, per the Commonwealth Corporation Career Technical Initiative, and hours are contingent upon program enrollment, scheduling, continued grant funding, and successful completion of assigned responsibilities.

Number of Positions

2

The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Siobhan Araya , Director of Career & Technical Education
• Everett High School
• Email: [e-mail]