Food Systems & Kitchen Arts Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Addison Central School District Middlebury Union High School in Middlebury, Vermont seeks a half-time Food Systems and Kitchen Arts Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. The incumbent will start by covering Beginning Foods and Advanced Foods, then help evolve the program toward broader food-systems concepts.

Requirements include Vermont licensure eligibility, strong culinary background, and excellent communication skills, with 3+ years' experience preferred. Residency or work visa is required.

Qualifications

• Hold a Vermont professional educator license or eligibility.
• Strong background in culinary arts, food preparation, nutrition, local foods.
• Vision for developing dynamic, forward-thinking food systems and cooking curriculum.
• Excellent organizational, collaborative, and oral/written communication skills.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Beginning Foods (grades 9–10) & Advanced Foods; lead foundational culinary instruction.
• Guide students through a global culinary journey and diverse food cultures.
• Collaborate with school leadership to evolve and expand the foods program.

Skills

Culinary arts

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Addison Central School District Middlebury Union High School - Middlebury, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Food Systems & Kitchen Arts Teacher

Job Details

Job ID: 5879683

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and innovative half-time Food Systems and Kitchen Arts Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year only. The successful candidate will initially take over our current Beginning Foods and Advanced Foods offerings and play a key role in helping our Food Systems and Kitchen Arts program evolve and expand over time.

• Beginning Foods (Grades 9 & 10): Teaching basic food preparation techniques and basic nutrition, while helping students plan and prepare nutritious meals.
• Advanced Foods: Guiding students through a global culinary journey, allowing them to explore and prepare foods from cultures around the world.
• Program Development: Collaborating with school leadership to envision and build the future of the foods program, incorporating broader food systems concepts and bridging to the formal Culinary Arts program and/or Sustainable Agriculture program at the adjacent Patricia Hannaford Career Center.

Job Requirements

• Hold (or be eligible to hold) a relevant Vermont professional educator's license (e.g., Family and Consumer Sciences or Culinary Arts).
• Strong background in culinary arts, food preparation, nutrition, local foods, etc.
• A vision for developing dynamic, forward-thinking food systems and cooking curriculum.
• Excellent organizational, collaborative, and oral/written communication skills.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Caitlin Steele , Principal
• 49 Charles Avenue
• Middlebury, Vermont 05753
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]