Culinary Arts Instructor — Hands-On, Career-Ready

Campbell County Schools; Jellico (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell County Schools in Tennessee is seeking a Culinary Arts Teacher to deliver hands‑on, career‑focused instruction in the CTE program. You will develop lesson plans, run labs, assess student progress, and prepare students for industry credentials.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, relevant industry credentials, and experience in the field. You will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and local partners to enhance student career readiness and maintain a safe learning

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma.
• Active industry certification or credential relevant to the CTE program or subject area being taught.
• Relevant industry work experience in the career or technical field associated with the teaching assignment.
• Meet all applicable Tennessee Department of Education requirements for serving as a CTE teacher, including any required licensure, industry certification, work experience, or credentialing requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in the assigned career or technical field.
• Ability to develop and deliver instruction that incorporates hands‑on, career‑focused learning experiences.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, industry partners, and administrators.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school personnel and community/business partners to support student career readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in the assigned CTE program, incorporating academic, technical, and career‑related knowledge and skills.
• Develop and implement lesson plans, instructional materials, projects, assessments, and hands‑on learning activities aligned with state standards and CTE program requirements.
• Provide students with meaningful opportunities to apply technical knowledge and skills through laboratory, project‑based, and work‑based learning experiences, as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive classroom and laboratory environment.
• Teach and reinforce appropriate safety procedures, equipment operation, and industry standards related to the assigned CTE program.
• Modify instruction, assignments, projects, and learning materials as needed to meet the individual needs and learning levels of students.
• Monitor, assess, and document student progress and maintain accurate records and grades.
• Prepare students for industry‑recognized credentials, certifications, examinations, competitions, internships, work‑based learning opportunities, and/or postsecondary education, as applicable to the program.
• Incorporate current industry practices, technology, equipment, and standards into classroom instruction.
• Maintain and demonstrate current knowledge of developments, trends, technology, and practices within the assigned career field.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents and legal guardians to communicate student progress, performance, and career opportunities.
• Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, special education personnel, teacher assistants, counselors, and support staff to provide appropriate individualized support for students.
• Collaborate with local businesses, industry partners, postsecondary institutions, workforce organizations, and community agencies to strengthen CTE opportunities and support student career readiness.
• Participate in professional development and maintain required industry certifications and/or credentials.
• Maintain appropriate inventory, equipment, tools, supplies, and instructional materials associated with the CTE program.
• Ensure that students follow all applicable safety procedures and school policies while participating in classroom, laboratory, shop, and work‑based activities.
• Ensure that students have opportunities to develop employability skills, including communication, teamwork, problem‑solving, professionalism, and workplace readiness.
• Support the goals and objectives of the school and district and comply with applicable Board policies and state and federal requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Classroom management

Relationship building

Collaborative skills

Safety procedures knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary industry certification or credential

Tennessee teaching licensure/credentialing requirements

Industry work experience in culinary/CTE

Job description

Campbell County Schools in Tennessee is seeking a Culinary Arts Teacher to deliver hands‑on, career‑focused instruction in the CTE program. You will develop lesson plans, run labs, assess student progress, and prepare students for industry credentials.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, relevant industry credentials, and experience in the field. You will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and local partners to enhance student career readiness and maintain a safe learning