Culinary Education Coach for Special Needs Programs

Children's Center of Hamden Inc.; Hamden, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Stipends for ESY program

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition loans & career growth

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Children's Center of Hamden is seeking a dedicated Culinary Teacher for our Whitney Hall School program in Hamden, CT. You will develop and deliver engaging Culinary Arts instruction within a special education environment to help students gain practical life skills and career readiness.

You'll lead hands-on learning in the classroom, commercial kitchen, and school pizza truck, assess progress, and collaborate with staff to support student outcomes and independence.

Qualifications

• Connecticut Family and Consumer Sciences PK-12 certification or DSAP eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, Culinary Arts, Education, or related field.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Strong classroom management and student engagement.
• Knowledge of instructional planning and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Culinary Arts lessons aligned with IEP goals and CT standards.
• Teach cooking, baking, food safety, nutrition, and meal prep using hands-on instruction.
• Oversee daily Culinary Program activities including kitchen projects and the school pizza truck.
• Support students’ vocational skills, independence, and career readiness.
• Collaborate with school staff and community partners.
• Maintain student records, progress reports, and required documentation.
• Create a safe, structured classroom environment.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and staff development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Instructional planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, Culinary Arts, Education, or related field

Job description

The Children's Center of Hamden is seeking a dedicated Culinary Teacher for our Whitney Hall School program in Hamden, CT. You will develop and deliver engaging Culinary Arts instruction within a special education environment to help students gain practical life skills and career readiness.

You'll lead hands-on learning in the classroom, commercial kitchen, and school pizza truck, assess progress, and collaborate with staff to support student outcomes and independence.