Teacher, CTAE-Culinary Arts

Fulton County Schools - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Atlanta, GA

Educational Services

About the position

The Teacher for Culinary Arts at Fulton County Schools is responsible for providing comprehensive instruction in Culinary Arts, ensuring that students achieve mastery of industry standards and are well-prepared for career and post-secondary opportunities. The role involves a combination of classroom and laboratory instruction, community-based projects, and active engagement with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on state and local curriculum through a combination of classroom/laboratory, co-curricular, and career-related education experiences.
• Provides community-based instruction and projects based on program guidelines and requirements.
• Sponsors or supports the local chapter of FCCLA.
• Manages and maintains program facilities and equipment.
• Adheres to all state guidelines required for the implementation of a successful program.
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment.
• Provides a classroom environment that promotes active learning in the subject area.
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality.
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities.
• Attends school and Department/District-level professional learning activities as directed.
• Establishes and maintains membership affiliation in professional organization(s) related to industry and/or CTE.
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and written correspondence.
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction.
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts or PSC-determined equivalent.
• Must hold or be eligible for Culinary Arts Certification.
• Minimum 2 years of occupational work experience in the field required.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Classroom management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proven communication and instructional strategies.