Secondary Culinary Arts Teacher

Wonderful College Prep Academy is seeking a passionate and experienced Culinary Arts Teacher for our 9-12th grade students. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to inspiring students in the field of culinary arts equipping them with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The teacher will develop and implement a comprehensive culinary arts curriculum that prepares students for potential careers in the culinary industry.

Essential Job Functions:

Curriculum Development and Instruction:

• Develop and deliver engaging and rigorous culinary arts curriculum aligned with industry standards.
•  Create lesson plans that provide hands-on learning experiences and foster a deep understanding of culinary techniques nutrition food safety and kitchen management.
• Incorporate a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.

Classroom Management:

• Maintain a safe and organized kitchen classroom environment.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to ensure a positive and productive learning environment.
• Supervise students in the proper use and care of culinary tools and equipment.

Student Assessment and Support:

• Assess and evaluate students performance through various assessment methods including practical exams written tests and projects.
•  Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them improve their culinary skills.
•  Identify and support students with varying needs and abilities ensuring all students can achieve success.

Professional Development and Collaboration:

• Stay current with industry trends advancements and educational best practices in culinary arts.
• Collaborate with colleagues administration and community partners to enhance the culinary arts program.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to continually improve teaching practices and curriculum content.

Extracurricular Engagement:

• Organize and oversee culinary-related extracurricular activities such as cooking clubs competitions and catering events.
• Foster relationships with local culinary businesses and organizations to provide students with real-world learning opportunities and internships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Culinary Arts Culinary Education or a related field preferred.
• Teaching certification is highly desired but not required.
• Relevant collegiate coursework or significant job expertise in culinary arts.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques nutrition food safety and kitchen management.
• Experience teaching or training in a culinary setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students with a passion for culinary arts.
• Commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a charter school setting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of and experience with the Response to Intervention (RTI) model.
• Familiarity with technology-based math intervention programs and tools.

Pay Range: $68969.96 - $113824.10. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information :

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation commensurate with experience. 
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage dental vision and life insurance at no cost to the employee.  
• For eligible employees WCPA contributes 19% to CalSTRS. Alternatively employees may participate in a 403(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (if not receiving CalSTRS contributions).  
• Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.  

Quality of Life in the Central Valley: 

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west Californias Central Valley is one of the worlds most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Companys agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life low cost of living and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting fishing skiing and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer. 

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status sexual stereotypes age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time