Culinary Arts Instructor

Eckerd ConnectsWashington, DC
$60,000 - $69,000Onsite

About The Position

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. The Culinary Arts Instructor performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area. Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation and learning. Instructs on the Culinary Arts curriculum in accordance with the Job Corps requirements and program specifications. The Culinary Arts Instructor counsels and motivates students regarding behavior, training, personal and/or study habits and problems. Individualizes the Culinary Arts curriculum to fit the students’ choice of vocation and maintains contact with vocational counselors and instructors. Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations. Work collaboratively with BCL-WBL Coordinator to implement the School to Career / Work-Based Learning Program as well as identify possible new WBL site partners.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the center is located, or is accredited by a professional trade organization.
  • Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area.
  • Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation and learning.
  • Instructs on the Culinary Arts curriculum in accordance with the Job Corps requirements and program specifications.
  • Counsels and motivates students regarding behavior, training, personal and/or study habits and problems.
  • Individualizes the Culinary Arts curriculum to fit the students’ choice of vocation and maintains contact with vocational counselors and instructors.
  • Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations.
  • Work collaboratively with BCL-WBL Coordinator to implement the School to Career / Work-Based Learning Program as well as identify possible new WBL site partners.

Benefits

  • Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
  • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary term life insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
  • PTO Exchange
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