Family & Consumer Sciences​/CTE Teacher

CTE Teacher (Grades 5–8) – Family & Consumer Sciences Focus

Location:

Cheektowaga Central Middle School District:
Cheektowaga Central School District

Reports To:

Building Principal

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher for grades 5–8, with a focus on Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS), provides engaging, standards-based instruction that introduces students to life skills, career pathways, and workforce readiness. Instruction emphasizes hands-on learning in areas such as nutrition, personal finance, human development, and consumer skills, aligned with New York State Education Department CTE and FACS frameworks.

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with NYSED CTE and FACS learning standards
• Teach courses and units in areas such as:
• Nutrition and food preparation
• Personal finance and consumer decision-making
• Human development and interpersonal relationships
• Career exploration and life skills
• Incorporate hands-on, project-based learning experiences
• Maintain and manage classroom/lab spaces, including kitchens and equipment if applicable
• Promote safety, sanitation, and proper use of tools and materials
• Integrate technology and real-world applications into instruction
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs, including students with IEPs and English Language Learners
• Assess student learning through projects, performance tasks, and portfolios
• Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary and career-readiness initiatives
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and staff
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and professional development

• Bachelor's degree in Family & Consumer Sciences, CTE, Education, or related field (Master's preferred)
• Valid New York State Teaching Certification in Family & Consumer Sciences (or appropriate CTE certification)
• Knowledge of FACS content areas, life skills instruction, and adolescent development
• Strong classroom management and communication skills

• Experience teaching middle school students (grades 5–8)
• Experience managing a FACS lab/kitchen classroom
• Familiarity with project-based learning and experiential instruction
• Knowledge of culturally responsive teaching practices

• Classroom/lab environment, potentially including a kitchen or life skills lab
• Regular use of instructional technology and hands-on materials
• Adherence to safety and sanitation standards

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Support student growth in life skills, independence, and career awareness
• Maintain accurate records and meet all district deadlines
• Adhere to district policies and professional standards