High School Culinary Teacher/Guide

STEAD; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The STEAD School in Colorado is seeking a Culinary Guide to engage students through hands-on culinary learning, linking food, agriculture, health, and sustainability with real-world problem solving.

Bachelor's degree required; teaching experience and state licensure preferred. The school emphasizes project-based learning, collaboration, and an inclusive, innovative educational approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; teaching experience and state licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates engaging, hands-on culinary experiences.
• Builds strong relationships with students and colleagues.
• Connects food and cooking to real-world learning.
• Thrives in a collaborative, innovative school environment.
• Is passionate about helping students become confident, creative problem-solvers.

Skills

Hands-on learning

Relationship-building

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The STEAD School is looking for more than a traditional teacher. We're seeking a passionate culture-builder, relationship-builder, collaborator, and educational innovator who wants to create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences alongside students.

The STEAD School is a public, independent charter high school in Reunion built around problem-driven, project-based learning and the connection between Science, Technology, Environment, Agriculture, and Design.

The Opportunity

As a Culinary Guide, you'll engage students through hands-on culinary learning while connecting food, agriculture, health, sustainability, and real-world problem solving.

We're looking for someone who:

• Creates engaging, hands-on culinary experiences.
• Builds strong relationships with students and colleagues.
• Connects food and cooking to real-world learning.
• Thrives in a collaborative, innovative school environment.
• Is passionate about helping students become confident, creative problem-solvers.

Bachelor's degree required; teaching experience and state licensure preferred.

Join STEAD

We're small on "schooling" and BIG on learning, with big ideas, meaningful work, and a commitment to inclusive, innovative education.

Mandatory Background Checks: In alignment with our commitment to student safety, all candidates are required to undergo a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal records and will require fingerprinting. Please be aware that certain findings in the background check may disqualify a candidate from employment in a school setting. These may include, but are not limited to:

• Convictions for violent crimes, such as assault or domestic violence.
• Convictions for offenses against children, including abuse or endangerment.
• Drug-related offenses, particularly those involving the distribution or trafficking of controlled substances.
• Certain felony convictions, depending on their nature and recency.
• History of certain misdemeanors that may raise concerns about a candidate's suitability for working in an educational environment. Submission of this application signifies your consent to this process and understanding of these criteria.

Verification of Qualifications: For roles that demand specific qualifications or certifications (such as teaching credentials), you will be asked to provide verifiable proof. We also conduct reference checks to validate your professional history and qualifications

Adherence to Colorado Education Laws: Our recruitment process strictly follows the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Colorado Department of Education. We expect all applicants to be familiar with and adhere to these standards.

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