Hospitality & Culinary Arts CTES

Kent Intermediate School District Kent Career Tech Center (East) - Grand Rapids, Michigan

This job is also posted in Kent Intermediate School District , and Kent ISD

Job : 5821430

Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Hospitality & Culinary Arts CTES

Kent ISD KCTCEast

Union - KIEA CTE Specialist

7 Hours Daily (FT) / 182 Days (Full School Year)

Summary: To assist in providing a well‑organized and smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the adapted instructional program and the available resource material.

• Must have graduated from high school (Associates Degree preferred).
• Must have had a minimum of two (2) years (4,000 hours) of recent work experience in the area of Culinary/Hospitality.
• Possess working knowledge and skills in the areas related to Culinary & Hospitality Industry Standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, local employer representatives, and teachers.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work with culturally diverse student populations including special population students (economic and academic disadvantaged, special education, and Limited English Proficient students).
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to details, organize, prioritize, and work independently, as well as schedule and produce work in a timely manner.

• Assists in providing specialized instruction in the various aspects of Career Technical Education (CTE).
• Assists students on a one‑to‑one or small group basis as directed by the CTE Instructor.
• Uses remedial and tutorial techniques, as directed, to assist students to gain the most from their instruction.
• Assists in maintaining discipline, aiding individual students, and assisting the CTE Instructor to have a greater influence on the learning process.
• Supplements the instructor’s demonstration of the safe and proper use of the program’s tools, equipment, and machinery with students needing additional assistance.
• Assists the instructor in maintaining a safe learning environment and monitors student behavior to maximize learning in the lab, on the work site, and during field trips.
• Provides supplementary services to at‑risk students such as reading tests and assignments, note taking, and the preparation of study guides.
• Assists in the setup and operation of equipment used in the teaching process.
• Assists students with work assignments that may require strenuous physical exertion.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Administration.
• Attends seminars/conferences to enhance training skills and professional development.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and personal days;
State of Michigan School Employment retirement program;
Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF plan) for eligible Federal student loans.

Please note, due to the large number of applications, we are unable to attend to e‑mail or telephone inquiries on application status.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records Live Scan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $22.66 to $24.94 Per Hour

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