Description
We are seeking a High School Culinary Arts Teacher Assistant to join our team in Queens, New York.
Challenge Preparatory Charter School is a successful academic institution serving over 1200 students from Kindergarten to 12th grade in Far Rockaway, Queens. Our mission is to prepare students to excel academically, demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and achieve their career aspirations.
As a High School Culinary Arts Teacher Assistant, you will provide exceptional instruction that affords all students the opportunity to excel academically and meet grade-level standards. You will bring content-specific expertise to instructional planning and delivery in order to equip students with the skills necessary for success in future careers in the food-service and production industry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and administer culinary arts curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
- Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and prepare progress reports
- Instruct pupils in citizenship, basic communications skills, and other general elements of the course of study
- Provide individual, small, and/or large group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and special abilities
- Instruct pupils in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment, and materials
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment
- Select and requisition books, instructional materials, equipment, and aids, and maintain required inventory records
- Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of instruction
- Develop and maintain professional competence through participation in in-service education activities
- Supervise out-of-classroom activities for pupils during the assigned working day
- Plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals
- Identify pupil's needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems
- Communicate with parents and pupil personnel staff members on the individual pupil's progress and development
- Provide instruction on the use and development of skills in culinary arts including safe techniques and hospitality and tourism
Skills, Qualifications, and/or Competencies Required:
- Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
- Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
- Exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges and achieve results
- Strong classroom management skills
- Classroom presence
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Master's Degree preferred
- NYS Teaching Certification in Culinary Careers, or working towards certification
- Certificate of Eligibility in Culinary or related field and/or Career and Technical Education (CTE) Certification
- Current possession or immediate attainment of Food Protection Certificate
Benefits & Compensation:
- Competitive salary: $45,000 - $50,000 per year
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and Paid Family Leave
- Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit
- Opportunities for professional growth and development