Culinary Instructor

Position Culinary Arts Instructor

Reports To CTT Manager

Department CTT

FLSA STATUS Salary Exempt

Primary Position Objectives Perform as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in designated subject area. Demonstrate on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics, information management, communication, multicultural awareness, personal growth and development, career and personal planning, interpersonal skills and independent living.

Position Responsibilities

  • Endeavor to promote a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation and participation
  • Maintain a high degree of discipline within classroom setting to ensure maximum learning
  • Establish a high degree of student/instructor rapport
  • Teach the basic principles and concepts of vocational skills to students
  • Ensure adequate classroom preparation
  • Tailor instructional methods and expected rates of progress to the learning styles, abilities, and career goals of individual students
  • Ensure instructional approach support students’ career development goals, the Zero Tolerance Policy, mastery of Career Success Standards, and college and career readiness
  • Ensure instructional materials are upgraded as necessary to remain aligned with the latest industry and training standards to promote certification
  • Work with academic instructors in coordinating curriculum development and delivering applied academics
  • Work closely with the designated Student Personnel Officer, and the Health and Wellness Manager, on all matters concerning the health and safety of students
  • Work closely with the Center Director’s designee for disability issues to ensure that students with disabilities who are interested assigned trade is provided reasonable accommodations/modifications, if needed, to perform the trade-related skills required by the Training Achievement Records (TARs)
  • Ensure students are taught the importance of attaining and applying the career success and applied academic standards listed in each TAR
  • Update eTARs at on a weekly basis to credit student skill attainment
  • Provide contextual learning opportunities for students to improve academic skills in the CTT learning environment
  • Provide instruction and remedial training support that will enable students to overcome barriers in obtaining industry certifications or participating in Advanced Training (AT) or Advanced Career Training (ACT)
  • Develop year-round job-shadowing opportunities with community, industry, and employers, which will enhance students’ education and career technical skills training
  • Incorporate work-based learning (WBL) as a primary instructional approach to the delivery of applied and contextual training
  • Work towards meeting performance management goals established by the company and the National Director of Job Corps via OMS and CTT Report Cards
  • Provide input on the maintenance of the Career Development Services System Plan
  • Collaborate with students in setting or revising their short- and long-term goals that will lead to achievement of career goals (PCDP/PARs)
  • Follow CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily; Intervene and correct inappropriate student behavior and non-performance
  • Ensure proper maintenance of student personal folders, recording personal data, including test scores, evaluations, attendance, incident reports, achievement awards and any other pertinent information concerning students
  • Record and forward daily attendance to the Records Department
  • Participate in student performance evaluations as required or requested
  • Provide students with periodic feedback and assessments of progress in achieving their career development goals (ESP)
  • Work towards meeting performance standard goals
  • Ensure that Case notes are updated at least monthly to include progress from all areas
  • Assist in the completion of students’ resume
  • Model, mentor, monitor appropriate Career Success Standards; help students become more employable through continuous reinforcement
  • Adhere to required property control policies and procedures
  • Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices; Maintain building and equipment and ensures proper measures are taken for the care of equipment and supplies
  • Comply with all state regulations related to testing and certification
  • Remain current and knowledgeable regarding available industry certifications, prerequisites, and examination requirements
  • Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of current industry skills, safety, and health requirements
  • Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), LifeSkills Connection Inc.’s policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
  • Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection Inc.’s core values and operating principles
  • Participate in PRH mandated staff training; Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Position Competencies Key Competencies Performance Standards/Results Effective Communication

  • Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
  • Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
  • Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend

Organization of Work

  • Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously
  • Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
  • Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth
  • Initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service

Qualifications Strong knowledge of subject area of instruction and academic teaching practices

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

Experience Two years’ experience in the trade of instruction One year of teaching experience required

Education See Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record. Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the Center is located or is accredited by a professional trade organization(RO may waive if Center is unable to hire certified or licensed instructors, but candidates must pursue certification.)

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud. Benefits Include

  • Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
  • 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
  • Paid Holidays, PTO + More

Disclaimer:

As a federal contractor, selected candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: Employment contingent upon passing background check and a pre-employment drug test. (This position is considered a safety sensitive position; therefore, the pre-employment drug test includes testing for marijuana). Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.

All selected candidates after hire will receive CPR/First Aid Certification and Narcan Administration training within the first 90 days of employment. All employees are responsible for the safety of the students and may be required to provide provisional emergency services in the event of an emergency.

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources Manager, Jennifer Law (360) 854-2160 or law.jennifer@jobcorps.org for assistance.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,967.80 - $77,968.80 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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