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CTE Culinary Arts Teacher

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This is a high school teaching position in Culinary Arts, which is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The Culinary Arts program is a series of prescribed courses for grades 10-12 that provides a strong foundation in the culinary industry. Culinary Arts delivers industry-based instruction that develops student competencies leading to post secondary education or entry-level back of the house or front of the house employment. Students may be eligible to obtain certifications and internships in many of the areas of Culinary Arts.

CTE teachers are responsible to:

1. Provide rigorous and relevant instruction on pre-approved hands-on curriculum in the content area and general work-place readiness.

2. Integrate soft-skill instruction into competency-based content area activities.

3. Support students in industry relevant competitions, industry exploration activities, professional organizations and postsecondary initiatives.

4. Show evidence of project-based learning (e.g., competitions, capstone events, etc.)

5. Collaborate with core content teachers on common course planning, integration and alignment.

6. Collaborate with school-based staff (college and career coach, counselor, etc.) and CTE Partnership Development Liaisons and Program Coordinators to identify and recommend work-ready students.

7. Attend all relevant professional development set by the Department of College and Career Preparation in order to provide the best educational experience possible for students. Examples include:

a. Quarterly industry-focused PD sessions.

b. Industry advisory council meetings.

c. Instructional PD sessions.

d. Summer Institute sessions.

e. New teacher supports (e.g., New Teacher Center PD, CTE teacher coaching)

8. Maintain and update industry certifications as required by Illinois State Board of Education and Chicago Public Schools.

9. Attend CPS CTE professional development sessions if working under an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Educator License with Stipulations/Career and Technical Education (ELS(CTE)) or a newly hired teacher.

REQUIRED:

• ISBE Professional Education License (PEL) in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) with a designation in Living Environments, Nutrition, Wellness, and Hospitality, or an ISBE Educator License with Stipulations (ELS(CTE)) license in Culinary Arts (certificate must be in place prior to teaching).

• Minimum Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts from an accredited college or university.

• Illinois Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate or must be obtained within 12 months from hire date.

• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification or must be obtained within 12 months from hire date.

• Minimum 4,000 hours (2 years full-time) of industry supervisory experience (e.g., sous chef, kitchen manager, executive chef or chef de cuisine).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

  • This position requires a Chicago residency within six months of accepting this position.


PREFERRED:

  • Current Illinois Food Service Sanitation Instructor Certificate.
  • American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certified Culinarian.
  • Prior teaching experience.
  • Excellent planning, organization, written and verbal communication skills.
  • High-level problem solving skills.
  • Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Team and detail oriented.


Company

Chicago Public Schools is truly a district on the rise. The last five years have been an unprecedented success for CPS, and during that time, our district has emerged as a beacon of what is achievable for large urban school districts across the country. Our mission is to provide a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.

Company info
Telephone
773-553-1000
Location
42 W Madison St
Chicago
IL
60602
US

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