Breithaupt Career Technical Center Day Trade Teacher - Culinary Arts

About the role

The DPSCD is seeking a highly qualified individual(s) to fill the above stated career and technical instructional position. The individual must have a strong desire to teach their trade/skills to Detroit youth to prepare them to reach their full potential as they transition to college and/or a career.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction of the curriculum standards.
• Work closely with an industry advisory committee to stay abreast of the current trends and demands of the workplace.
• Update instructional materials / lessons to include new technological practices and knowledge.
• Build good interpersonal relationships and establish positive rapport with students, parents and colleagues.
• Establish student success as a primary teaching goal and provide opportunities for all students to connect their learning to the real world.
• Seek out and participate in professional learning opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of student assignments, projects and homework.
• Create a classroom climate that is conducive for learning and reinforce positive behavior and high expectations for all students.
• Provide for the well-being, health and safety of all students.
• Adhere to district policies and respond to feedback by school administration.
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as required by the director or his/her designee.

Qualifications

The right candidate must be student-focused and fosters a positive student-learning environment including:

• Knowledge and expertise of production cooking and quantity food preparation relating to the culinary arts industry.
• Proficiency in the following areas: safety and sanitation techniques, knife skills, standardized recipe interpretation, basic cooking techniques, portion control, preparation of soups, stocks, and sauces, standardization and quality control, familiarity with the execution of various forms of service.
• Knowledge and expertise with computer equipment operations and software application relating to the industry.
• Knowledge of curriculum, effective instructional techniques, instructional materials and equipment.
• Skills in preparing, implementing lesson plans and instructing students.
• Skills in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.
• Skills in supervising students and managing behavior.
• Technology competency. Knowledge of and skills in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, and related applications.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and accept changes in job duties.
• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Pay

DFT Salary

Schedule

Not specified