CULINARY QUICK START INSTRUCTOR

EMILY GRIFFITH TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Culinary Quick Start Instructor

Pay Rate: $34.41

Position Objectives:

This faculty member will provide instruction and related activities in accordance with the philosophies and procedures of Emily Griffith Technical College resulting in effective delivery of the Culinary Quick Start program and achievement of identified outcomes. Responsible for the delivery of quality instruction related to, but not limited to, the development, delivery and constant updating of curricula. Polished professional, exhibiting confidence and expertise, remaining flexible in adapting to changing demands of teaching and growing the operation and reputation of the program, and the ability to remain calm and poised under pressure with exemplary cooking and organizational abilities.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate Culinary Quick Start curriculum with adult learners

• Teach assigned courses with demonstrated competency with multiple instructional delivery methods and focus on effective assessment

• Evaluate and document student performance using established methods and criteria

• Provide regular and constructive feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner

• Team-teach with partner instructor and coordinate student learning activities

• Demonstrate teaching skills and knowledge to perform a variety of functions in the area of Culinary Arts

• Write unit lesson plans, daily lesson plans, and various written and performance assessments in the classroom

• Work with partner instructors on program development and review for student learning

• Maintain discipline and enforce rules of conduct and behavior in accordance with school policy and Culinary Quick Start program expectations

• Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, grades, and overall performance using appropriate software systems used by Emily Griffith Technical College

• Maintain appropriate inventory for all program equipment, materials, and supplies

• Supervise and maintain the cleanliness of the classroom/lab

• Maintain exemplary levels of cleanliness, sanitation, organization and culinary execution at all times

• Oversee and maintain the safety of the students and working environment

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Instructional Dean or his/her designee Maintain exemplary levels of cleanliness, sanitation, organization and culinary execution at all times

Education & Experience:

At least 4,000 hours non-teaching occupational experience in related area within the last seven years required

Broad knowledge of techniques and practices used in the industry including multiple cooking methods and a variety of foodservice equipment
Two years teaching experience in a technical college or community college preferred

About Emily Griffith Technical College

Emily Griffith Technical College, a division of Denver Public Schools, is Colorado's most unique public college. We offer an extensive curriculum including nearly 50 certificate programs and 500 courses. We have established a reputation for being one of the region's most diverse learning environments assisting more than 1.6 million students since our inception.

The Emily Griffith Technical College was founded nearly 100 years ago, and we still use the motto coined by Emily Griffith herself: For all who wish to learn and expand their horizons and chart their own course for success. We are looking for individuals that demonstrate and share the DPS Core Values of Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Collaboration, Fun and putting Students First. Come join the DPS team at Emily Griffith Technical College and make an impact at a great organization!

About Denver Public Schools

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

Under the leadership of Superintendent Tom Boasberg and guided by the tenets of The Denver Plan, DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org .

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job related factors.