Culinary CTE Instructor: Intensive Skills & Growth

North Slope Borough School District; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough School District seeks a Career Technical Education Instructor under the Qatqinniagvit program to guide students in acquiring basic skills aligned to district guidelines and industry standards.

The role emphasizes culturally safe instruction, trauma-informed approaches, and collaboration with community stakeholders to develop authentic, strength-based learning environments. It supports Grow Your Own pathways and district goals.

Qualifications

• Alaska Teaching certificate with an endorsement in a CTE field preferred.
• Minimum of Alaska Type M certification in area of CTE or ability to obtain within timeframe.
• Knowledge & experience with culturally safe and responsive practices preferred.
• Knowledge & experience in trauma engaged practices preferred.
• Positive school climate and restorative practices preferred.
• Inupiaq language, history & culture experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with the Qatqi..iaġvik CTE Director and Manager in program development.
• Create an authentic, consistent, strength-based culturally safe instructional environment and plan through collaboration with staff, students, families, and community.
• Encourage and support a Grow Your Own career path for middle school and high school students.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with North Slope entities to grow a Qatqi..iaġvik and CTE program that meets goals.
• Promote and support School District Goals as defined in the Board of Education Strategic Plan.
• Participate in educational committees and organizations for the benefit of the District, the Qatqi..iaġvik program, personal growth and the profession.
• Abide by the code of ethics and the professional teaching standards.
• Provide instruction in safety, particularly as it applies to the use of power tools, machines, hand tools, hazardous materials, and protective gear.
• Stay current in practices and advancements within the field of career and technical education.
• Adhere to all District policies and regulations.
• Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by Director/Manager.

Education

Alaska Teaching certificate with endorsement in CTE

Alaska Type M certification in CTE

Culturally safe practices

Trauma-informed practices

Restorative practices

Inupiaq language/history/culture experience

Job description

North Slope Borough School District seeks a Career Technical Education Instructor under the Qatqinniagvit program to guide students in acquiring basic skills aligned to district guidelines and industry standards.

The role emphasizes culturally safe instruction, trauma-informed approaches, and collaboration with community stakeholders to develop authentic, strength-based learning environments. It supports Grow Your Own pathways and district goals.