CTE Family Consumer Science - Foods and Nutrition Teacher - Valid NC Teaching License Required

ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

Career and Technical Education 
Family Consumer Science - Foods and Nutrition Teacher

Job Description

POSITION TYPE: Family Consumer Science – Foods and Nutrition Teacher (Licensure Areas 710 or 716)
DATE POSTED: January 5, 2026
JOB STATUS: Full-time – 10 months 
SCHOOL DATE AVAILABLE: August 13, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
Location: Based at Asheville High School 
Reports directly to: Building Level Administrator
Contact: Ivry.Cheeks@acsgmail.net

General Description                                                                                                    
The Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Foods and Nutrition Teacher develops lesson plans and instructs students on family and consumer science content. They are responsible for providing a progression of learning that includes content standards and career opportunities. The FACS teacher will be responsible for delivering group and/or individual student instruction, creating opportunities for field experiences, invite guest speakers, form business industry partnerships, collaborate with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues. 

Additionally, the classroom teacher is expected to respond to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress. The FACS teacher may also be expected to sponsor a CTSO (Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). FCCLA provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, occupational proficiency, and self-awareness.  

Minimum Required Qualifications:  

Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina teaching license with an endorsement in Family and Consumer Science (FACS) 710 or 716. Completed a state-approved teacher preparation program in Family and Consumer Science. (Completed a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution along with passing Praxis exam in Family and Consumer Science 5122 exam. Prior teaching experience (preferred).

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and deliver engaging and standards-based FACS instruction aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Career Clusters Framework.

• Provide instruction in one or more FACS pathways, such as:

  • Foods and Nutrition (primary teaching responsibilities)

  • Child Development (as needed)

  • Interior Design (as needed)

• Integrate real-world applications, project-based learning, and 21st-century skills into the curriculum.

• Prepare students for Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) participation (e.g., FCCLA) and encourage leadership and competition opportunities.

• Manage and maintain a safe, inclusive, and organized classroom and lab environment that supports hands-on learning.

• Use a variety of instructional strategies, assessment tools, and technologies to meet diverse learning needs and monitor student progress.

• Collaborate with colleagues, families, community partners, and CTE advisory boards to enhance student learning and career readiness.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student achievement, attendance, and other required documentation.

• Participate in ongoing professional development, CTE department meetings, and school improvement initiatives.

• Follow all federal, state, and district policies, including those related to CTE reporting and compliance.

• Supervise students in both classroom and laboratory settings, ensuring safety and proper use of equipment and supplies.

• Accounts and maintains inventory for classroom, school and district property as required.

• Advises CTE Director and school administration of needed repairs, replacements and/or unsafe conditions as soon as they occur.

• • Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student educational needs and progress.

• Compiles information from various CTE pathways sources and disseminates information via meetings, conferences, professional development, presentations, etc. to recruit employers, stakeholders, mentors, teachers, etc. 

• Participates in required meetings with local business partners. 

• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the CTE Director and carry out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or need is perceived. 

• Follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to sit, stand, walk and drive a car. Must be able to lift boxes to 10 pounds.  Physical demand requirements are for Light Work.
 
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
 
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.  Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.
 
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read simple forms. Requires the ability to prepare time sheets and supply requisitions using prescribed format.
 
Intelligence:  Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
 
Verbal Aptitude:  Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.  Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English.
 
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, to add, subtract, divide, and multiply.
 
Form/Spatial Aptitude:  Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width,  and shape.
 
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using computers and other technology.
 
Manual Dexterity:  Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as maintenance equipment.  Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
 
Color Discrimination:  Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
 
Interpersonal Temperament:  Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under average levels of stress.