CTE - Culinary Arts Teacher - Pool; Certificated

Position

2026 - 2027 | CTE
- Culinary Arts Teacher
- Pool (Certificated)

San Dieguito Union High School District, Encinitas, California

Job : 5604871

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

** This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time without prior notice**

View SDUHSD Benefits

View SDUHSD Certificated Salary Schedule

Thank you for your interest in employment with San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD). Located in North Coastal San Diego County, SDUHSD is comprised of middle and high schools. We offer a wealth of academic and extracurricular opportunities in which our students can engage and excel. Our success as a school district is due to the dedication of our educators and support staff.

We invite candidates with a commitment to service to explore employment opportunities in our schools, offices, and facilities.

AB2534 Compliance - Effective January 1, 2025

Effective January 1, 2025, and in accordance with California Education Code Section 44939.5, all applicants for certificated positions must disclose a complete list of all Local Education Agencies (LEAs) where they have been previously employed, including full‑time, part‑time, or substitute roles. LEAs include school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools. Failure to provide this information may be considered an act of dishonesty and could affect hiring decisions.

This list will be requested upon a job offer extension.

We are seeking passionate and dynamic Career and Technical Education (CTE) Culinary Arts teachers to be considered for our applicant pool. Qualified candidates will bring hands‑on industry experience in culinary arts, hospitality, or a related field
, along with a strong commitment to engaging students through real‑world, practical learning. As opportunities become available, selected candidates may be contacted for positions where they will inspire students to explore careers in the culinary and hospitality industries while developing essential technical and professional skills. Join us in preparing the next generation of culinary professionals!

• Possession of a valid California CTE credential in Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
• OR qualify for a CTE credential through experience/coursework:
• 3 years of industry experience (paid or unpaid) – at least 1 year must be hands‑on
• Some of that experience must be recent (1 year in the last 5 years, or 2 years in the last 10 years)
• Up to 2 years of the requirement can be met through relevant coursework (24 semester units = 1 year)
• Advanced industry certification can count for 1 year
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Please ensure your resume and transcripts clearly reflect these qualifications for consideration.

Applications submitted without all of the following required documents will not be accepted.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Like documents must be combined and uploaded as one attachment.

• Letter of Introduction (Must be current and relative to the position you are applying to)
• Resume (Please ensure your resume clearly reflects all relative hands‑on experience to be considered)
• Credentials/Certificates (Include all required credentials and certifications. Copies of CTC credentials must be current screenshot(s) of the credential document details page from the CTC website that shows your name, document name, status, subjects, authorizations, and expiration date. Certificates will not be accepted.)
• Copy of Transcript (Please include BA/BS transcript along with all post‑Bachelor's degree transcripts showing degrees awarded. Unofficial copies will be accepted)
• Recommendation Letters (Three (3) current letters dated within the last two (2) years)

$71,571 to $103,136 (To start yearly based on full‑time assignment. Part‑time assignments will be prorated).

• Pay dependent on experience
• Candidates with two or more years of full‑time K‑12 public school experience start on step 3. (This is the maximum starting step)

2026-27 School Year…