What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Arts Teacher position at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School?
*Salary placement within the above range will be determined based on licensure and relevant experience.
The Culinary Arts Teacher provides competency-based instruction and hands-on training to high school students in culinary arts, food preparation, baking, food safety and sanitation, nutrition, menu development, food service operations, and customer service. The teacher prepares students for careers in the culinary and hospitality industries by integrating technical skills, academic competencies, industry standards, and essential employability skills into instruction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Develop and implement curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional activities aligned with Massachusetts vocational technical education frameworks and industry standards.
* Provide classroom and laboratory instruction through demonstrations, practical applications, and individual and group learning activities.
* Teach and reinforce proper food safety, sanitation, kitchen safety, equipment use, and professional workplace practices.
* Instruct students in cooking and baking techniques, menu planning, food costing, nutrition, plating, front-of-house and back-of-house operations, and customer service.
* Assess student performance, monitor competency attainment, and maintain accurate student records, grades, and attendance.
* Establish and maintain a safe, organized, inclusive, and positive learning environment that promotes student engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
* Integrate literacy, mathematics, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and employability skills into technical instruction.
* Collaborate with CTE staff, academic teachers, administrators, industry partners, and advisory committee members to support student success and program development.
* Support student recruitment, career exploration, industry certifications, internships, cooperative education, and other work-based learning opportunities.
* Maintain current industry knowledge, required certifications, and professional skills.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
Salary : $57,554 - $116,953