Culinary Instructor (Teacher) - Deaf School

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Instructor is responsible for maintaining licensure in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and meeting relevant industry and curriculum requirements for the culinary arts program in the hospitality pathway. The instructor plans, delivers, and evaluates learning using approved curricula and industry- and state-approved assessments. Instruction combines classroom learning and hands-on training in culinary techniques, food preparation, baking, nutrition, food safety and sanitation, kitchen operations, and food service management.

The position primarily serves the high school CTE pathway and may also support students in K-12 and 4Plus CTE pathways, including serving as an IEP teacher of record. The instructor incorporates industry standards and workplace expectations into instruction, develops students’ employability and professional skills, coordinates work-based learning opportunities, and prepares students for industry-recognized certifications. The role also involves collaboration with school staff, families, community members, and industry partners to help students develop technical and academic skills for post-secondary education and culinary-related careers.

Requirements

• Maintain valid Ohio teaching licensure in Career Technical Workforce Development: Culinary Arts & Food Service Management, or have qualifications indicating a path to licensure through the Ohio School for the Deaf’s Grow Your Own program.
• Possess or obtain ServSafe Manager certification.
• Demonstrate at least an Intermediate level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at hire.
• Demonstrate an Advanced level on the SLPI within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure as an Intervention Specialist K-12 (Hearing Impaired).
• Workforce, culinary, and hospitality experience.
• Experience serving as a classroom teacher or intervention specialist.

Responsibilities

• Maintain licensure in Career and Technical Education and meet relevant industry and curriculum requirements.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate instruction using approved curricula and industry- and state-approved assessments.
• Develop and implement classroom and hands-on instruction in culinary techniques, food preparation, baking, nutrition, food safety and sanitation, kitchen operations, and food service management.
• Maintain a safe and organized commercial kitchen environment and supervise students during food preparation and service.
• Manage kitchen equipment and inventory, order supplies, and develop recipes and menus.
• Assess student performance and maintain accurate student records.
• Incorporate industry standards and workplace expectations into daily instruction.
• Support students in developing employability and professional skills.
• Coordinate work-based learning opportunities and prepare students for industry-recognized certifications.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, community members, and industry partners to support students’ technical and academic development.
• As needed, support students in K-12 and 4Plus CTE pathways and serve as an IEP teacher of record.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed