Culinary Teacher

Position Summary: This teaching position serves the purpose of running a program for students in grades 9-12 that focuses on the culinary arts in a kitchen and restaurant on campus and running the restaurant Monday-Saturday. The Culinary Arts Teacher will be responsible for creating and implementing a curriculum that teaches communication skills as well as food-related topics, including food safety and preparation, offering a variety of food for our students and faculty outside of the Dining Hall offerings, helping students understand restaurant and hospitality services, and leadership skills.

Primary responsibilities:

• Teach the Culinary Arts in a myriad of ways

• Responsible for teaching two classes per trimester

• Responsible for coaching The Bistro as an afternoon activity all three seasons

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 4:00-5:45 PM

• Wednesday 2:15-5:00 PM

• Saturday 12:00-1:30 PM

• Have The Bistro open Monday-Saturday in the evening from 7:00-9:15 PM

• In charge of food ordering and preparation

• Keep financial records of receipts and food choices and share them with the business office

• Participate in special events with students for culinary offerings for the community

• Support differentiated curriculum design, supporting the needs of all students in the classroom

• Encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets for learning and growth

• Work to know students as individuals and ensure the classroom atmosphere is positive at all times

• Deal with inappropriate behavior quickly and effectively according to the school’s behavior policy, as set forth in the employee and student handbooks

• Check that all student groups effectively communicate and understand all subject matter

• Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of sessions, meetings, and assessments via online grade book

• Attend scheduled meetings with the school, department, and colleagues

• Collaborate with colleagues in the department to formulate plans, which are specific and relevant to the needs of the individual students and to the goals and objectives of the school

• Help develop classroom resources and stay up to date with safety issues and regulations

• Recognize that objective assessment of student performance is an important tool that must be used in concert with deep, analytical thinking assignments to assess student understanding

• Demonstrate depth of content knowledge in the field of culinary arts

• Be a role model for continuous learning for students, parents and colleagues

• Other duties as assigned

Job skills and requirements:

• Degree in the culinary arts and services or an extensive background in the food service industry

• Experience with students is preferred

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong instructional skills with the ability to explain new ideas and unfamiliar concepts in a clear and concise way so that students can understand, maintaining student interest through creativity and enthusiasm

• Strong social skills with the ability to engage students, parents and Forman colleagues, creating healthy relationships that develop a positive and productive learning environment.

Other Expectations: This position is a member of a boarding school faculty. Candidates should be interested in contributing outside of the classroom and becoming fully involved in the student life program. Faculty are expected to demonstrate respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of School life.

Mission:

Forman School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for boarding and day students with identified learning differences. Forman develops the whole student, based on each

individual’s learning profile, so that all graduates become educated, confident self-advocates throughout life.

Forman is committed to sustaining an inclusive environment that fosters a deeper understanding of differences in race, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, geographical origin, physical ability, and family structure. We believe society is bettered when we learn from and embrace those with different experiences and perspectives from our own.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Commute:

• Litchfield, CT 06759 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Litchfield, CT 06759: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,000 - $68,000