Culinary Arts Teacher; Career Technical Education Venture Academy, Count

Culinary Arts Teacher (Career Technical Education), 2026-27 School Year, Venture Academy, County Operated Schools and Programs (COSP)

Join to apply for the Culinary Arts Teacher (Career Technical Education), 2026-27 School Year, Venture Academy, County Operated Schools and Programs (COSP) role at San Joaquin County Office of Education

The San Joaquin County Office of Education, located in Stockton, CA, is a regional agency that provides educational leadership, resources, and customized services to assist school districts. SJCOE employs over 2,100 classified and certificated employees and promotes student achievement and accountability, serving San Joaquin County’s most at-risk students.

Under the direction of the Director of the Regional Occupational Program, the instructor is responsible for instruction and training that will prepare the student for entry‑level employment in careers related to the food service industry. The instructor will develop student skills, knowledge, and attitudes commensurate with the goals of the program and will effectively use materials and equipment to meet those goals.

183 Workdays, Full Time, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Possess or qualify for a California Designated Subject Vocational Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in Careers in Food Service or a California CTE (Career Technical Education) Teaching Credential authorizing Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation, and possess a valid California Driver’s License. Knowledge of ROP/Career Technical Education.

To qualify for a vocational credential, the minimum requirement is verification by previous employers of five years of full‑time, paid or non‑paid, work experience directly related to each subject to be named on the credential. Forty‑eight semester units or the equivalent, or post‑secondary vocational training related to the subject named on the credential and verified by an official transcript, may be substituted for a maximum of two of the five years of experience.

One year of the required experience shall be within the three immediately preceding the issuance of the credential.

Please be advised that your application will be considered incomplete if a formal letter of introduction, resume, three letters of recommendation (preferably dated within the past year), and a copy of your credentials are not attached to your online application by the deadline date. If you need assistance attaching your documents, please call (209) 468‑9189.

• Credential Copy (California Designated Subject Vocational Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in Careers in Food Service or a California CTE Teaching Credential authorizing Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation)
• Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Professional Letters of Recommendation – Signed by Author)
• Resume

• Not Applicable

• Full‑time

• Education and Training
• Education Administration Programs