Teacher of Culinary Arts - Spectrum360 A New Jersey NonProfit Corporation

Culinary Arts Teacher

Are you looking to teach in a community that values diversity, communication, professional development, collaboration and innovation? Become a teacher at Academy360, a program of Spectrum360, and make a difference in a student’s life today.

WE PROVIDE

• Competitive salary based upon your experience -Salary range $61, 000-$103,000

• Comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Vision and Dental that begin on Day One of your employment.

• A focus on personal wellness and personal and family sick time, tuition reimbursement, career support, training and more!

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Spectrum360 is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving children, teens and adults with autism and related disabilities. With locations in Livingston, West Orange, Verona and Whippany, the organization operates two NJDOE-approved, award-winning academic programs, Academy360 Lower and Upper schools, serving children from ages 3-21; Independence360, an adult services program approved by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities and the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation which provides day habilitation and prevocational training for adults over age 21; and two enrichment programs in culinary and digital arts.

Our mission is to recognize and value our student and adult’s unique abilities, learning styles and differences by providing the highest quality educational and therapeutic programs. We help each person we serve to discover their unique talents, develop self-worth, and maximize opportunities for independence.

ACADEMY360 CULINARY ARTS TEACHERS:

• Develop and implement a Culinary Arts curriculum that is aligned with applicable NJ Student Learning Standards.

• Provide a class environment that fosters learning, personal growth, independent living, and pre-vocational skills through the development of cooking and related culinary arts skills.

• Develop and implement lesson plans and instructional materials that provide individualized and small group instruction that is adapted to the educational needs of each pupil and linked to the goals and objectives for each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

• Prepare individuals for a variety of jobs within the foodservice industry and include instruction in food preparation, cooking techniques, equipment operation and maintenance, sanitation and safety.

• Instruct students in use, care, operations, and maintenance of culinary equipment.

• Together with a team of related services specialists, you foster the students’ personal growth in cognitive, social/emotional and language by implementing and following Individual Education Plan (IEP), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and Positive Behavior Supports (PBS).

QUALIFICATIONS

(REQUIRED):

• New Jersey Career and Technical Education teaching certificate - Culinary Arts required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods, appropriate developmental instructional, and classroom management skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

(PREFERRED):

• Successful experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

• Certified Instructor for the ServSafe Food Safety Manager training preferred.

All candidates are required to complete a criminal history check and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.