Culinary Instructor

Ivy Tech Community College•Madison, IN

19h•$48,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a Culinary Instructor to teach and mentor students at the Heritage Trail Correctional Facility. This role involves providing hands-on instruction in culinary skills, kitchen safety, and food preparation, while helping students develop workforce-ready skills to support their reentry success. The ideal candidate will have professional culinary experience, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to student growth and success. Come join our team! General purpose and scope of the position Help students to learn subject matter which will lead toward fulfillment of their potential intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. Directs, assesses, and evaluates the learning experiences of students along with assessing the effectiveness of academic area/s in which he/she is employed to teach. Provide instruction needed for students to qualify for certification in the respective fields. This is a full-time year round teaching position located at the Heritage Trail Correctional Facility in Plainfield, IN.

Requirements

Relevant and documented work experience in the vocational field.
Possess or be willing to obtain a Workplace Specialist Permit.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in a correctional facility

Responsibilities

Instruct and guide the class in an efficient and effective manner; provide hands-on training
Maintain records of student attendance, academic progress and grades as required by the correctional facility, Ivy Tech and Indiana Department of Corrections
Approach subject matter in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
Begin and end classes on time according to IDOC, Correctional Facility and Ivy Tech schedules.
Provide education services utilizing the materials and equipment required in the curriculum from the Certifying Agency
Assess student learning according to Indiana Workforce Development Educational Functioning Level Assessment Policy, DWD Policy.
Maintain records as required by the Indiana Department of Correction, the Correctional Facility and Ivy Tech Community College.
Record student data in a Department of Workforce Development data base for National Reporting Purposes.
Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with students, peers, and community leaders.
Provide for the care and protection of Ivy Tech and Facility property.
Attend meetings as required.

Benefits

Health & Wellness Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services