POSITION DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the Culinary Arts Instructor is to supervise and instruct students in the assigned area of vocational training and career development; to teach students entry-level employment skills for a career in the stated field; to establish and maintain an orderly, safe, and well-disciplined classroom learning environment; and to perform other job-related duties as assigned. This position is under the general supervision of the CTE Coordinator/Principal and may supervise instructional assistants or other related clerical staff. EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of work experience in the technical skills, trade, or vocations to be taught are required. One (1) of the three (3) years of the required experience must be within the last five (5) years, or two (2) years within the last ten (10) years. EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree desired.

CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATES/LICENSES: • Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid California Designated Subjects Vocational or Career Technical Education Teaching Credential for Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation is required. (Refer to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing pamphlet for: Career Technical Education Teaching Designated Subjects Teaching Credentials • EL certification or equivalent such as CLAD, BCLAD, or SDAIE • Valid California Driver's License These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License, physical (if required), proof of required education, TB, and Fingerprint clearance.