Culinary Arts/Hospitality Instructor

IN THIS ROLE: 

Are you passionate about preparing the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals?

We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Culinary Arts & Hospitality Instructor to lead high school students through hands-on learning, real-world applications, and exciting career exploration in a vibrant CTE environment. Your industry experience in culinary arts, food service, or hospitality—combined with a dedication to student growth—will help learners build essential skills, earn industry-recognized certifications, and explore post-secondary and career opportunities in the fast-paced world of food and hospitality.

If you're ready to ignite a passion for culinary excellence, bring your real-world expertise into the classroom, and make a lasting impact on future chefs, managers, and hospitality leaders, we want to hear from you!

Position for the 2025-26 School Year

WHAT WE NEED: 

• Develop, evaluate and progress the competency-based technical education curriculum

• Develop, evaluate, and integrate academic and career ready practices instruction aligned to technical skill standards and state curriculum requirements.

• Evaluate, document, and communicate student career ready practice performance into the grading process timely and regularly.

• Implement and document planning and preparation activities to ensure that quality assessment, instruction, and evaluation activities occur for students daily.

• Facilitate and manage student support services (special education, work based learning, counseling, academic support) provided to students.

• Coordinate and manage student field trips (local and overnight) and related activities according to Oakland Schools policy and procedures. 

• Develop, provide and seek Work Based Learning opportunities for all students.  Visit and monitor student worksites as required by state guidelines and Career Focused Education procedures.

• Provide and participate in youth leadership activities.(CTSO’s, Enrichment and student clubs)

• Communicate regularly with parents using formal and informal communication methods.  Document and communicate student progress/achievement information and behavior events using the CFE designated student information system and follow set dates for formal reporting of student progress/grading.

• Maintain a safe, clean, organized learning environment addressing state and federal standards.  Use, handle, store and properly dispose of hazardous materials. 

• Coordinate, manage and seek instructional opportunities including web based academic, blended learning, advanced placement, technical education, and/or other courses relevant to the curriculum.

• Develop and maintain regionally based articulation agreements with post-secondary institutions.

• Participate in staff and organizational development activities to improve technical knowledge, instructional practices and methodology, and personal skills.

• Plan, coordinate and participate in regional advisory meetings and other relevant industry organizations to ensure curriculum meets current and future workforce development needs.

• Maintain communication with building, department and Oakland Schools administrators and consultants.

• Participate in student marketing, outreach, recruitment, and retention activities.

• Implement activities designed to address state and national educational reform and improvement efforts.

WHAT YOU NEED: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education preferred.

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Secondary Education Endorsement preferred.

• Prefer experience working with high school age students and diverse student populations. 

• Other licensure/certification may be required based upon area of assignment.

• Ability to properly utilize tools and equipment necessary in providing instruction to students. The incumbent is also required to properly operate required office equipment such as a personal computer.

• Industry experience within a venue environment, whether in front-of-house or back-of-house capacities.

• Prior management experience in either environment capacities is highly preferred. 

WORK LOCATION:

Oakland Schools Technical Campus - SE

5055 Delemere Ave

Royal Oak, MI 48073

SALARY DETAILS: 

$47,193 - $83,757 annually based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $101,443 after employment with Oakland Schools. 

Exempt position / 10-month work year.