Long Term Substitute: Culinary Arts Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Windsor Public Schools is a well-established educational institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence and holistic development among its students. Located in Windsor, Connecticut, this school district is committed to providing equal educational opportunities and maintaining a supportive learning environment that embraces diversity and inclusion. The district is renowned for its comprehensive approach to education, integrating traditional subjects with practical skill development to prepare students for future success in various fields. This commitment is reflected in the career opportunities they offer, aiming to attract passionate educators who are eager to contribute to their community and make a positive impact on students'... Show More
Job Requirements
- Connecticut State Certification as a Culinary Arts Teacher
- motor vehicle operator's license or ability to provide own transportation
- bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
- home economics, PK-12
- successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred
Job Qualifications
- Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred
- experience in the use of educational technology
- excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills
- knowledge within the field of commercial foods production
- knowledge of culinary arts core curriculum area
- knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies
- knowledge and appropriate use of large commercial kitchen equipment
- knowledge and skills in culinary arts programs or restaurant management
- knowledge of and ability to follow Board of Education policies and procedures
- knowledge of child development
- knowledge of classroom management techniques
- knowledge of cost control procedures
- knowledge of curriculum and program development
- knowledge of industry related software
- knowledge of instructional technologies
- knowledge of designing learner outcomes
- knowledge of learning theory, students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective, and theories of multiple intelligences
Job Duties
- Demonstrates culinary skills, food preparation, sanitation, and encourage healthy eating habits
- plans and supervises food preparation labs with students in addition to planning and providing food preparation and catering services for various school events
- demonstrates food preparation techniques in front of classes
- supervises Structured Learning Experience (SLE) student workers
- promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis
- promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
- develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction
- instructs students in the proper use and care of cooking utensils, food preparation and storage
- conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs
- conducts individual and small group instruction as needed
- continues to acquire professional knowledge and skills in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
- encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
- ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees
- ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
- ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other internal and external contacts
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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