CTE Hospitality and Tourism Instructor - Culinary Arts

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits.  We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. 

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

The instructor will focus on the skills and knowledge needed for careers within the hospitality industry, including culinary arts. In this program of study, students investigate the impact of the hospitality industry on the local and global economy, marketing foundations and functions, and human resource management.

This position is an essential component of our thriving Future Ready Institute of Hospitality and Tourism.

Ooltewah High School is a 9-12 School in Ooltewah, TN, just outside of Chattanooga.  We are the second largest school in Hamilton County, serving just under 1300 students.  Our school was established in 1907 and we have a rich tradition of excellence, including strong community and parent support. 

We are proud to be an AP Capstone School and host three Future Ready Institutes. Additionally, we offer unique programs for our students including Culinary Arts and Audio/Visual Broadcasting.  

Ooltewah High School is an all-inclusive community that continually works to build a positive environment for students, teachers and staff. We focus on promoting  exploration in innovation and cutting edge practices. Our teachers are encouraged to step outside the box to try new and exciting learning experiences that capture and engage students. We continually look for ways to celebrate our successes and promote leadership opportunities. Collaborative work is the back-bone of our practice. Teaching is a challenging profession and we want our teachers to have a support network inside the building as well as throughout the district.

We are looking for teachers who are committed to collaboration with their peers, passionate about growing their teaching practice, and possess a growth mindset.  If you’re looking to work with a school that feels like a family and contribute to the positive culture of a school community, Ooltewah High is the school for you. 

Plan, deliver and assess effective instruction that is tightly aligned with State standards.

• Designs lessons based on best practices with clear learning targets and measurable goals aligned with State standards and/or unit outcomes. Frequently plans collaboratively with colleagues.
• Conveys high expectations while using multiple effective strategies, materials, and classroom practices that involve and motivate students while differentiating instruction to meet students’ needs.
• Uses colleagues and own self-reflection on instructional practice to continually improve instruction.
  
  

Classroom Management & Relationships:

• Fosters a well-structured and engaging learning environment by utilizing effective classroom procedures and routines while showing caring, respect, and fairness for all students.

Family & Community:

• Consistently develops strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children.
• Provides opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Actively seeks out opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders in order to improve teaching & learning.
• Reflects on own instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school.

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma or above
• Minimum Occupational Work Experience: Five years of full time work experience out of the past eight years.
• Example Qualifying Areas/Occupations: pastry chef, head chef, caterer, personal chef, restaurant manager, executive chef
• Industry Certification: Serve-Safe or National Registry of Food Safety Profressionals or Certified Culinary Chef Educator (CCE)
• Hold an Occupational Teaching License with the Endorsement: (730) Culinary Arts

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Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.  
• Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

Salary Scale

This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions. Please see https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.