CDOC State Teacher - Culinary Arts Instructor; Sterling

Due to the State's current hiring freeze, this position will not be filled until January 1, 2026, or after, unless a hiring freeze waiver has been approved.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits, including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans;
• Medical and dental health plans;
• Short and long term disability coverage;
• Paid life insurance;
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

Who May Apply: Applications will be considered from residents and non‑residents of Colorado.

Job Location: Sterling, CO

• Teach and mentor inmate students individually or in small and large group classrooms, promoting occupational, academic and transitional performance skills;
• Determine educational needs of inmate students to develop short‑ and long‑term goals;
• Plan course content and develop methods of instruction;
• Develop and implement competency‑based teaching aids such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials;
• Provide hands‑on training to teach and demonstrate skills, techniques, methods and procedures;
• Lecture on culinary theories, concepts, principles, and terminology;
• Select and administer appropriate oral, written and/or performance assessments to measure progress, course completion requirements, and evaluate training/testing effectiveness;
• Ensure security, supervision and monitoring of inmate students, the storage and inventory of culinary tools, equipment, keys and hazardous material in accordance with CDOC regulations;
• Ensure tools and equipment are in proper working condition;
• Prepare reports and maintain records such as student grades, attendance rosters, and training activity details;
• Observe and evaluate inmate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement;
• Document inmate vocational achievements, competencies and contact hours toward completion of certification requirements;
• Justify accuracy and usage of budget requests;
• Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments and integrate relevant information into training programs;
• Commit to teamwork and collaboration with fellow teachers to promote mutual guidance and continuous improvement;
• Actively contribute to the safety and security of the facility through effective inmate management and promoting conflict resolution and solutions;
• Encourage and promote critical thinking, self‑discipline and self‑motivation for the inmate student population to provide the skills necessary to reintegrate into society.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in a culinary industry or related field of study AND completed 4,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience in a culinary industry related to the credential area within the last seven (7) years;
• OR, in lieu of an Associate's Degree, possession of a current State of Colorado, national, industry, military, or union license/certification appropriate for a culinary industry skill or related trade area (Serve Safe does not qualify) AND completed 4,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience within the last seven (7) years;
• OR, graduation with a Bachelor's Degree in a culinary industry or related field of study AND completed 2,000 hours of verifiable occupational experience within the last seven (7) years.

• Must be 21 years of age;
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe…