Breithaupt Career Technical Center Trade Teacher - Culinary Arts

Breithaupt Career Technical Center Day Trade Teacher - Culinary Arts

Position Title: Breithaupt Career Technical Center Day Trade Teacher - Culinary Arts
Department: CTE
Salary: DFT Salary Schedule
Reports to: Principal
Bargaining Unit: Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT)
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Job Code: 0260

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.

Valid Michigan Interim Occupation Education, Occupation Education Certificate, or Full Vocational Authorization appropriate for the vocational content of the teaching assignment. Valid License(s) if required by the industry.

In the event that there is no successful candidate available who holds a valid Michigan (Interim) Occupation Education Certificate, candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years or 4000 hours of related work experience in the designated industry. Candidates may be considered for a waiver if work experience does not meet the 4000‑hour requirement. Experience must be within 6 years of application.

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.

Under the direction of the Career and Technical Center Director, the Instructor will:

• 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
• Monitor and keep accurate records of student assignments, projects and homework —providing the most efficient use of academic learning time.
• Establish 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 responds to feedback by school administration
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as required by the director or his/her designee.

A school district, public school academy, or nonpublic school must obtain a permit, Annual Career Authorization (ACA) or Substitute Career Authorization (SCA) to employ an individual or teacher who does not hold a valid and appropriate endorsement.

Applicants MUST apply through the online application system.
ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most…