Culinary Arts Instructor + Sign-On Bonus

Title: Growing Futures Culinary Arts Instructor + $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Laurel, MD

What we do and offer our team:

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!

PHILLIPS Growing Futures integrates classroom learning with hands-on experiences in culinary arts and urban agriculture, empowering students to gain foundational food service skills and achieve ServSafe Certification. The program's unique blend of theoretical knowledge and real-world applications fosters confidence, competence, and employability, emphasizing entrepreneurship, marketable career skills, health and wellness practices, and sustainability with a focus on the effective use of natural resources.

What the Culinary Arts Instructor does: Provides leadership regarding PHILLIPS School ~ Laurel Growing Futures Culinary Arts curriculum.

• Supervise all components of the Culinary Arts/Horticulture curriculum to include both campus based and community-based curriculum activities.
• Manages the purchasing, organization and coordination of all curriculum and professional materials.
• Develops and maintains contact with community businesses and agencies.
• Oversees the planning, development, and implementation of community-based experiences.
• Maintains good communication with students’ parents/guardians, relevant PHILLIPs staff, and appropriate professionals outside of PHILLIPs.
• Maintains budget, and reports expenditures to supervisor.
• Writes daily lesson plans that include selection of appropriate instructional materials and strategies to implement the curriculum.
• Evaluates students’ current levels of academic and behavioral functioning, and periodically reevaluates to make program adjustment.
• Implements curriculum focused on students obtaining industry certification.
• Organizes classroom furniture and equipment to create a pleasant and effective learning environment.
• Implements individual and group behavior management programs.
• Supervises students to ensure safety at all times, including bus duty, outside activities and off campus activities.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, required
• Eligible to apply for Teaching License
• Obtain and maintain MD Food Service Manager Certification
• Supervisory or Program Management experience, preferred
• Proven experience in culinary arts, with a passion for teaching and mentoring
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with students, parents, staff, and community partners

PHILLIPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer