Culinary Arts Teacher - PT

The Culinary Arts teacher is responsible for the hands-on culinary arts program and must be passionate for culinary education, have a commitment to experiential learning, and capable of inspiring students in the area of nutrition, food systems, and culinary creativity.  

Description:

• A strong commitment to the school mission and philosophy
• Has a full understanding and is in agreement with the Statement of Faith of Silverdale Baptist Academy
• Support ideas and policies of the administration 
• An understanding that education is an atmosphere, a discipline, and a science of relations.
• An understanding that teaching is a ministry
• Possesses outstanding interpersonal, oral, writing and technology skills..
• The ability to collaborate with teachers and partner with parents
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• The ability to disciple and mentor all students

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum and provide excellent instruction
• Demonstrate sound classroom management skills
• Cultivate a positive learning environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking 
• Deliver hands-on, project-based instruction that integrates work in a greenhouse setting, gardening, nutrition, sustainable cooking practices, health, and practical life skills 
• Strengthen students’ understanding of garden and kitchen connections
• Foster an understanding of the connection between food, health, and the environment
• Maintain the teaching kitchen, oversee the inventory and manage the program budget 
• Collaborate with the Outdoor Education team to help maintain the garden
• Develop partnerships with local farms, food suppliers, and community organizations to enhance the curriculum 
• Work with SBA’s Outdoor Education team and STEAM team in developing a shared experience
• Maintains a professional standard of dress and an engaging personality
• Prompt and continuous attendance on campus

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to sponsor extra-curricular activities, trip(s) or classes in order to engage students and build relationships.
• Elementary classes will be offered on a rotation basis or as an extra-curricular activity.
• Willingness to obtain an ACSI certificate and be willing to pursue certification in a specified timeframe. 

• High School Degree or GED is required.  Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Education, Culinary Arts, Agriculture, Hospitality Management, or related field.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The position can be physically demanding. Reasonable accommodations may be made if requested in advance. 

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. 

Silverdale Baptist Academy hires applicants of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights and privileges, programs and activities made available to applicants at the school.  SBA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies,  athletic programs or any other school-administered programs.