Culinary Instructor

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness rewards

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is seeking a full-time Culinary Instructor to deliver hands-on technical training at the Rockville Correctional Facility. You will teach standards-aligned culinary curriculum to incarcerated adult learners, maintain documentation, and collaborate with Ivy Tech and IDOC to support re-entry success.

The role emphasizes employability skills, industry partnerships, and ongoing assessment of student progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or specialized training/experience in trade area.
• Valid Indiana teaching license or Workplace Specialist license, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, standards-aligned instruction.
• Teach hands-on lab skills supporting industry certification and workplace readiness.
• Begin and end class on time per DOC, facility, and Ivy Tech schedules.
• Use instructional strategies that build technical and employability skills.
• Present material clearly and accurately.
• Encourage active participation and collaborative work.
• Differentiate instruction for learners with diverse readiness levels.
• Support students requiring documented accommodations.
• Use of different modalities to increase learning opportunities.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Hands-on lab skills

Differentiated instruction

Accommodations support

Collaboration

Assessments

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or specialized training/experience in trade area

Job description

Ivy Tech is currently accepting applications for a Culinary Instructor located at the Rockville Correctional Facility. Come join our team!

General Purpose / Position Summary

The CTE Instructor provides high-quality, hands‑on technical training to incarcerated adult learners. The instructor delivers curriculum‑aligned lessons, maintains required documentation, engages industry partners, supports credential attainment, and collaborates with Ivy Tech and IDOC to promote re‑entry success. This is a full time, year round teaching position located at the Rockville Correctional Facility.

Major Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery

• Provide high-quality, standards-aligned instruction.
• Teach hands‑on lab skills supporting industry certification and workplace readiness.
• Begin and end class on time per DOC, facility, and Ivy Tech schedules.
• Use instructional strategies that build technical and employability skills.
• Present material clearly and accurately.
• Encourage active participation and collaborative work.
• Differentiate instruction for learners with diverse readiness levels.
• Support students requiring documented accommodations.
• Use of different modalities to increase learning opportunities.

Career & Employability Skill Development

• Integrate employability and soft skills into instruction.
• Collaborate with HIRE and HIRE Academy coordinators.
• Engage trade professionals and employers for presentations and demonstrations.

Student Progress & Assessment

• Monitor and document student progress toward learning outcomes.
• Assess skills using performance, project‑based, and written assessments.
• Provide timely and unbiased feedback.
• Administer TABE and other exams as needed.
• Track completions, credentials, and exit status.
• Review student progress at least monthly.

Documentation, Reporting & C QI

• Maintain records as required by Ivy Tech, IDOC, and facility.
• Submit weekly attendance and student progress updates.
• Complete CQI CTE report each month.
• Maintain student files per compliance guidelines.
• Submit enrollment/removal forms to central office.
• Develop monthly lesson plans.
• Track capacity, start/end dates, and projected program outcomes.

Safety, Inventory & Equipment Management

• Maintain safe classroom and lab spaces.
• Complete and maintain tool, chemical, and equipment inventories.
• Ensure secure storage and compliance with IDOC security.
• Identify supply/equipment needs and submit purchase requests.
• Maintain equipment in working order; report issues promptly.

Program Operations & Communication

• Collaborate with site and program leadership.
• Participate in meetings and professional development.
• Coordinate testing and certification scheduling.
• Communicate student status changes, removals, and completions.
• Support program marketing and student recruitment.
• Communicate with HIRE Coordinators on dates for Academies needed.

Classroom Culture & Student Support

• Create a positive learning environment.
• Encourage professionalism, safety, and work ethic.
• Advise students on academic and workplace readiness.
• Build professional rapport with students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or specialized training/experience in trade area.
• Valid Indiana teaching license or Workplace Specialist license, or willingness to obtain.

Pay and Benefit Information

Pay range of $48,000 - $52,000 annually - depending on qualifications Monday through Friday work week Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well‑being, growth, and financial security of our full‑time faculty and staff.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Dental plan with no‑cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low‑cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no‑cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• Retirement & Financial Security 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits
• Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Work‑Life Balance Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
• Flexible work arrangements where available
• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
• Additional Perks Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits. Note: Employees who re‑hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full‑time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to TitleIX may be referred to the College’s TitleIX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

At Ivy Tech, you’ll be part of something larger, where collaboration fuels innovation, learning is a shared journey, and meaningful goals become life‑changing achievements. As Indiana’s only full‑fledged community college, we’re deeply rooted in our mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and support one another every step of the way. No matter your role, you’ll be valued, supported, and inspired because here, people come first. Our faculty and staff are united by purpose, driven by passion, and proud of the difference we make together. Join a team where your work matters. Discover your potential. Make your impact. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Providing education across Indiana, we motivate and inspire students as they pursue their futures. To achieve this, it takes a community of over 6,500 employees in 75 locations. Competitive benefits and professional development programs The most advanced technologies in our classrooms and training facilities Collaborative and innovative culture with a focus on creativity and employee belonging Commitment to adapting to meet Indiana's workforce needs and fostering a sustainable, inclusive workplace