Culinary Teacher
The Children s Center of Hamden Inc•Hamden, CT
•$50,273 - $75,129•Onsite
About The Position
The Children’s Center of Hamden is seeking a dedicated Culinary Teacher for our Whitney Hall School program. In this role, you’ll develop and deliver engaging Culinary Arts instruction within a special education environment, helping students build practical life skills, workplace readiness, independence, and confidence. Through hands-on learning experiences in the classroom, commercial kitchen, and school pizza truck, you’ll support students in achieving their educational and vocational goals while preparing them for future success.
Requirements
- Holds or is immediately eligible to obtain Connecticut Family and Consumer Sciences Certification, PK-12 (#045)
- If not certified, eligibility for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP) will be considered.
- Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, Culinary Arts, Education, or a related field required.
- Experience working with students with special needs preferred.
- Strong classroom management and ability to foster student engagement.
- Knowledge of instructional planning and student assessment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver Culinary Arts lessons aligned with IEP goals and Connecticut state standards.
- Teach cooking, baking, food safety, nutrition, and meal preparation using hands-on instruction.
- Oversee daily Culinary Program activities, including classroom kitchen projects and the school pizza truck.
- Support students’ vocational skill development, independence, and career readiness.
- Collaborate with school staff, residential staff, related service providers, and community partners.
- Maintain student records, progress reports, substitute plans, and required documentation.
- Create a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment.
- Participate in meetings, trainings, PPTs, and staff development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Ability to earn additional income during the Extended School Year (ESY) program
- Teacher’s Retirement Eligible
- 403(b)-retirement savings plan
- Social Security benefits
- Interest-free tuition loans
- Ongoing training
- Professional development opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, and wellness programs
- The Children’s Center covers 90% of the employee premium on medical plan options
- Contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- Sick, personal time, and school breaks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
