Culinary Arts and Family Consumer Science Teacher

Culinary Arts and Family Consumer Science Teacher

Momence Community Unit School District #1 – Momence High School, Momence, IL

Job : 3874265

Final date to receive applications: Jun 22, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Purpose: This teacher is responsible for developing and implementing a High School Culinary Arts and Consumer Science program for all students in grades 9-12. Course offerings include Culinary Arts I & II, and Advanced Culinary Arts.

Qualifications:

• A valid and current Illinois State PEL in High School or eligibility.
• Demonstrated success and understanding of Family.
• Able to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively.

Reports to: Building Administration

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and/or review curriculum mapping, pacing guides, and lesson/unit plans to guide courses in Culinary Arts I & II, and Advanced Culinary Arts.
• Deliver instruction in a food lab and classroom for Culinary Arts and other courses as deemed appropriate.
• Attend professional development and training related to Consumer Science and Culinary programs and methodologies, staying abreast of current research.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward curriculum goals and student learning.
• Use technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration.
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Organize, develop, and coordinate special culinary events/activities.
• Keep accurate records and deliver timely reports as required.
• Participate in student team meetings as needed. Participate in collaborative teacher/staff meetings as required.
• Maintain curricular and supplementary material inventories and make purchasing requests in a timely manner to ensure necessary supplies are available for student projects.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, etc.
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning.
• Follow the District’s job description for teachers.
• Perform other duties and take on responsibilities as assigned by district and/or building administration.

Terms of Employment: As determined by the MEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Salary Range: $42, commensurate with experience

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $42,020 to $84,739 Per Year

• Kathryn Heintz, Principal
• Momence High School
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