Culinary Art Teacher - Dover High School

Position: CULINARY ART TEACHER - DOVER HIGH SCHOOL - 2026-2027
CULINARY ART TEACHER - DOVER HIGH SCHOOL
- Position Type:

High School Teaching

Date Posted:

5/19/2026

Location:

Dover High School

Date Available:

07/01/2026

Closing Date:

UNTIL FILLED

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Dover Public Schools is a progressive, culturally diverse school district in Morris County serving approximately 3,600 students, Pre-K through grade 12.

CULINARY ART TEACHER

DOVER HIGH SCHOOL

Qualifications:

Valid New Jersey Instructional Career and Technical Education teaching certification with endorsement for Culinary Arts, CE, Provisional, or Standard.

Bachelor's degree from accredited college/university

Minimum of five (5) years of hospitality/culinary industry or related experience.

Demonstrated leadership skills

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communications skills

Knowledge of New Jersey Health Department Codes and requisite food safety practices and food sanitation

SLE Certificate (Structured Learning Experience) certification preferred, or willing to obtain

Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal registered alien status

Proof of New Jersey residency, as required by statute

Performance Responsibilities:

Develop lessons consistent with New Jersey Educational Programs for Culinary Arts students, including NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards, Common Core State standards and the Dover Schools District Curriculum standards.

Develop opportunities for students to participate in culinary learning programs through collaboration with community organizations and businesses.

Work with Principal and school counselors to promote program objectives and recruit students.

Work with staff to provide adequate resources to operate a culinary arts program.

Assist students in the development of menus, recipes and preparation for and implementation of same.

Stay knowledgeable of current and developing food trends and innovations in the food service industry so as to instruct in both traditional, current and trending methodologies and skills.

Be able to create and implement new concepts in a food service environment.

Employ instructional methods, technology and materials most appropriate for meeting state objectives and positive student growth, development and learning in the culinary arts field.

Prepare and maintain all required records, especially, but not limited to, progress of students.

Provide instruction in food and beverage inventory, cost controls, budget development, and financial management.

Ensure the safe handling and use of all equipment and machines, including providing the appropriate safety and health program training for students.

Maintain professional growth by attending all required in-service activities and professional development and activities.

Supervise students in all classroom activities as assigned.

Compensation:

$63,335 - $101,035

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for medical and dental benefits.

Sick, personal, family illness, and bereavement day allotments are included.

Application Procedure

Applications are being accepted on-line through Applitrack until the position is filled.

In addition to completing all sections of the application, please upload a copy of your cover letter, resume, and teaching certificate.

Dover Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.