Family and Consumer Science Teacher - Culinary Arts

Chatham County Public Schools•Matthews, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides services to help students better understand subject material and improve academic capabilities. Collaborates with the school principal and staff to assess student needs and determine how best to address them. Course offerings include Culinary Arts I and II. The role teaches in a public school and includes academic instruction, classroom management, student support, communication with families, recordkeeping, and ongoing professional development. This is a full-time, ten-month position, with a term running from the actual start date through the conclusion of the 2026–2027 school year. Salary is based on state and local salary schedules.

Requirements

State certification in Family and Consumer Science (license code 710).
Must be designated as highly qualified.
Masterful knowledge of curriculum and best practices.
Highly developed presentation skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Considerable human relations and human development skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Good technical skills with technology and presentation tools.
Ability to use common office machines and popular computer-driven word-processing, spreadsheet, and file-maintenance programs.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and develop meaningful reports from that information.
Ability to plan and evaluate strategies for new-teacher development.
Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work with adult learners.
Ability to read and prepare correspondence, reports, forms, strategic plans, evaluations, budgets, and related materials using prescribed formats and standard writing conventions.
Ability to speak before groups and communicate effectively in standard English.
Ability to apply logical or scientific principles to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and explain procedures.
Ability to use mathematical formulas and perform arithmetic, percentage, algebra, and statistical tasks.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and equipment such as computers, copiers, and calculators.
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, or a negligible amount constantly, to move objects.
Ability to walk or stand for significant periods and coordinate hands and eyes while using office equipment.
Ability to handle office equipment and hand tools and to communicate by speaking, hearing, and telephone.
Adaptability to working under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Teach students academic, social, and motor skills in a public school.
Prepare course objectives and outlines in accordance with state and school curriculum guidelines or requirements.
Present subject matter through lectures, demonstrations, audiovisual teaching aids, and effective teaching practices.
Prepare, administer, and correct tests, and record results.
Assign lessons, correct papers, and hear oral presentations.
Teach behavioral expectations and develop behavioral plans; maintain order in the classroom, on the playground, and throughout campus.
Counsel students experiencing adjustment or academic problems.
Discuss students' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
Maintain attendance and grade records as required by the school.
May coordinate class field trips.
May teach combined, combination, or inclusion classes.
Engage in ongoing professional development.
Work cooperatively with colleagues and within the school's learning community.
Perform other duties as required.