Culinary Teacher

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Public Schools in Fraser, Michigan seeks a dedicated Culinary Teacher for a 1.0 FTE position within the Career & Technical Education program. The ideal candidate holds an active teaching certificate and can integrate cooking and related culinary arts into engaging lessons.

Experience with CTE and effective communication with students, staff, and families is preferred. Salary is in accordance with the negotiated contract; the district supports ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active teaching certificate is required.
• CTE endorsement preferred (e.g., Baker, Cook, Cooking & Related Culinary Arts, Food Management, Personal and Culinary Services).
• Experience teaching Cooking & Related Culinary Arts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media appropriate for students and facilities.
• Strives to implement district education goals, objectives, and content as outlined in the course of study.
• Diagnoses student and class educational needs.
• Plans instructional goals, objectives, and methods and cooperates with staff to achieve aims.
• Evaluates student and class progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains a conducive classroom environment within district resources.
• Establishes and maintains standards of classroom behavior as approved by the Building Principal.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Building Principal.

Skills

Active teaching certificate

Effective communication

Education

Standard CTE Certificate

Professional CTE Certificate

Annual CTE Authorization (eligible)

Job description

Deadline: November 25, 2026
District/Organization: Fraser Public Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: In Accordance with the Negotiated Contract

FRASER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FRASER, MICHIGAN

TITLE: Culinary Teacher - 1.0 FTE

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have an active teacher certificate:

• Must possess at least one of the following: Standard CTE Certificate, Professional CTE Certificate, or be eligible for an Annual CTE Authorization.

• VT endorsement in one of the following areas is preferred:

  • Baker 17.2901
  • Cook/Chef 17.2900
  • Cooking and Related Culinary Arts 12.0500
  • Food Management 20.0401
  • Food Management 20.0499
  • Personal and Culinary Services 12.9999
  • Proven experience in teaching Cooking & Related Culinary Arts preferred.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.

REPORTS TO: Director of Career & Technical Education and Building Principal

SUPERVISES: All Students

JOB GOAL:

To lead all students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth and maturation.

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved, and the physical limitations of the location provided.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals, objectives, and content, as outlined in the appropriate course of study.
• Diagnoses student and class educational needs.
• Plans instructional goals, objectives, and methods and cooperates with other members of the staff in achieving these aims.
• Evaluates student and class progress on a regular basis.
• Develops, organizes, and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Establishes and maintains standards of classroom behavior, as approved by the Building Principal.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board of Education policy.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes during and outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all students.
• Provides for their own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of high learning.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Building Principal may assign.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

School Year. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job
function.

SALARY: In accordance with the negotiated contract.

EVALUATION: In accordance with the State of Michigan laws and policies.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any duties requested by his or her management that generally fit into the job expectations.

Essential Functions of the job as per the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)