Instructional Assistant

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS•Laurel, MD

36d•$29,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools serving students with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS provides a place of relationship and belonging where students are accepted and treated with compassion, dignity, and respect. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment that lives our values every day. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program! Growing Futures is PHILLIPS' Career and Technical Education (CTE) program designed to help students develop career readiness, workplace skills, and hands-on vocational experience. The Culinary Arts pathway provides students with practical instruction in food preparation, food service, kitchen operations, workplace safety, and professional skills development. We are currently recruiting a Culinary Arts Instructional Assistant to support our Culinary Arts Teacher and students in both classroom and kitchen learning environments.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/carry supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred
Culinary arts, food service, hospitality, or related experience preferred
Experience working with adolescents and/or individuals with disabilities strongly preferred
ServSafe Food Handler or ServSafe Manager Certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification
Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in both classroom and kitchen environments

Responsibilities

Assists the Culinary Arts Teacher with classroom and kitchen instruction.
Supports students during cooking, baking, food preparation, and food service activities.
Provides individual and small-group instructional support.
Reinforces food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
Prepares ingredients, supplies, equipment, and materials for culinary labs and demonstrations.
Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and learning environment.
Implements accommodations and behavioral supports as directed by the teacher and special education team.
Monitors student participation, engagement, and behavior during instructional activities.
Assists with inventory management, storage, and organization of culinary supplies and equipment.
Supports culinary competitions, catering events, field trips, and community-based learning experiences.
Assists with grading, documentation, and data collection as assigned.
Supervises students to ensure safety during instructional activities and program events.
Participates in staff meetings, professional development activities, and school-wide initiatives.