Anticipated Secondary Culinary/FACS Teacher

Job Posting: Culinary Arts Teacher
Schenectady City School District

The Schenectady City School District is seeking a passionate and dedicated Culinary Arts Teacher to inspire and equip students with the skills needed for success in the food service and hospitality industry. This role offers the opportunity to provide hands-on instruction in food safety, meal planning, commercial food production, catering, and culinary arts. The ideal candidate will create a dynamic learning environment where students develop technical expertise, creativity, and professionalism while preparing for future careers in the culinary field.

• Deliver engaging, high-quality instruction in culinary arts, food safety, and meal production.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that align with industry standards and student learning goals.

• Provide hands-on training in commercial food preparation, sanitation, customer service, and catering.

• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters student success.

• Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to meet diverse learning needs.

• Collaborate with colleagues, industry partners, and community members to enhance student learning opportunities.

• Maintain a well-organized, safe, and professional kitchen lab environment.

• Support students in career exploration, internships, and industry certification opportunities.

• Passion for culinary arts and career-based education.

• Ability to engage and inspire students from diverse backgrounds.

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Dedication to continuous professional growth and collaboration.

• Flexibility, adaptability, and a problem-solving mindset

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Education, or a related field (preferred).

• Valid Career and Technical Education (CTE) certification in Culinary Arts or Family and Consumer Sciences or the ability to obtain certification.

• Industry experience in food service, restaurant management, or culinary arts.

• Prior teaching experience, especially in an urban or diverse educational setting (preferred).

• Strong classroom management and instructional skills.

• Commitment to student success and career readiness.

About Schenectady City Schools

With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never predictors of student achievement. Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along the path to graduation.

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District's recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133.The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.