CTE Culinary Assistant
Westerly, RI - USA
Job Summary
| Job Title:Culinary Technical Assistant | Location:District - Anticipated Westerly High School |
| Class Title: Regular -Non Exempt | Effective Date:08/24/2026 |
| Hours per week:Part Time |
General Statement:Under the direction of the teacher is responsible for assisting in the instruction in the culinary classroom/kitchen. The assistant will carry out a daily education program and develop an effective personal relationship with students. The position requires patience empathy and flexibility on the part of the paraprofessional and includes assisting a teacher in various instructional duties and performing clerical duties according to established procedures which can be learned on the job.
- Length of Work Year: This position is limited to the number of student in-school days each year plus three professional development days.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements regarding students parents and other staff.
- Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
- Assists the teacher in planning and implementation of curriculum instruction and assessment.
- Instructs small groups of students in specific subject areas with teacher direction.
- Follow the teacher or other appropriate professionals directions.
- Monitors and supervises students and/or continues lessons during short-term teacher absences.
- learn assigned duties readily and adhere to prescribed classroom procedures.
- Prepares and gathers materials and supplies.
- Exhibits self-control and good judgment.
- Under direction of the building principal supervises students during lunch periods and/or during student arrival and dismissal.
- Receives additional training if deemed necessary for the position.
- Maintains order by reinforcing school rules in all settings including recess lunch and bus.
- Participates in Professional Development and completes all training required by the school district.
- Implements instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher in school and community sites.
- Provides support to meet the individual students needs.
- Assumes responsibility for being prepared to deliver and perform salon instructional duties as prescribed.
- Acquires knowledge of the curriculum content of the classes of which he/she assists.
- Assists the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom and kitchen.
- Assists in supervision of students within the classroom and classroom kitchen.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience:
- Education or experience working with students in a Culinary Program preferred.
- Three to six months of experience in a school environment providing support to students.
- Effective communications skills.
- Proficiency in essential computer applications.
- Education:
- Bachelors degree or Associates degree in related field preferred
- Certification & Licensing:
- Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.
- Current RI Culinary License/Instructors License preferred
- Authorized to work in the USA
- Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.
Required Experience:
Junior IC