Culinary Arts Teacher (Career Technical Education - CTE), Venture Academy, County Operated Schools and Programs (COSP) at San Joaquin County Office of Education
About the Employer
Educate, Innovate and Inspire! San Joaquin County Office of Education located in Stockton, CA is a regional agency that provides educational leadership, resources, and customized services to assist school districts. San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employs over 2,100 classified and certificated employees. SJCOE promotes student achievement and accountability, serves San Joaquin County’s most at-risk students, and strives to create an environment in which every student, regardless of circumstances, has an opportunity for a quality education.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under direction of the Director of the Regional Occupational Program, the instructor is responsible for instruction and training that will prepare the student for entry level employment in Careers related to the food service industry. The instructor will be responsible for developing student skills, knowledge, and attitudes commensurate to the goals of the program and effectively using materials and equipment to meet goals.
Requirements / Qualifications
Possess or be eligible to apply for a California Career Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential in Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (equivalent California Designated Subjects Vocational Education Teaching Credential is also acceptable). A valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Home Economics will also suffice. To qualify for a CTE credential, the minimum requirement is verification of three years of full-time (part-time may be cumulated to equal full-time), paid or non-paid, work experience directly related to each subject to be named on the credential. Forty-eight semester units of post-secondary vocational training related to the industry sector named on the credential and verified by official transcript may be substituted for a maximum of two of the three years of experience. One year of the required experience shall be within the last five years or two years within the last ten years immediately preceding the issuance of the credential.
Please be advised that your application will be considered incomplete if a formal letter of introduction, resume, three letters of recommendation (preferably dated within past year) and a copy of your credential are not attached to your on-line application by the deadline date. If you need assistance attaching your documents please call (209) 468-9189.
- Credential Copy (California Designated Subject Vocational Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in Careers in Food Service or a California CTE (Career Technical Education) Teaching Credential authorizing Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation)
- Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Professional Letters of Recommendation - Signed by Author)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Possess or be eligible to apply for a California Career Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential in Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (equivalent California Designated Subjects Vocational Education Teaching Credential is also acceptable). A valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Home Economics will also suffice. To qualify for a CTE credential, the minimum requirement is verification of three years of full-time (part-time may be cumulated to equal full-time), paid or non-paid, work experience directly related to each subject to be named on the credential. Forty-eight semester units of post-secondary vocational training related to the industry sector named on the credential and verified by official transcript may be substituted for a maximum of two of the three years of experience. One year of the required experience shall be within the last five years or two years within the last ten years immediately preceding the issuance of the credential.
Please be advised that your application will be considered incomplete if a formal letter of introduction, resume, three letters of recommendation (preferably dated within past year) and a copy of your credential are not attached to your on-line application by the deadline date. If you need assistance attaching your documents please call (209) 468-9189.
- Credential Copy (California Designated Subject Vocational Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in Careers in Food Service or a California CTE (Career Technical Education) Teaching Credential authorizing Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation)
- Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Professional Letters of Recommendation - Signed by Author)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Nondiscrimination in Employment & Sexual Harassment
The Superintendent prohibits discrimination and/or harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation at any SJCOE site and/or activity.
The Superintendent prohibits sexual harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants, as well as retaliatory behavior or action against employees or other persons who complain, testify, or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and administrative regulation.
Contact the Title IX Coordinator/Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment listed below for information on Nondiscrimination in Employment/Harassment (including Sexual Harassment).
Name: HR Title IX Investigations
E-mail: HRTitleIXinvestigations@sjcoe.net
School District: San Joaquin County Office of Education
Telephone: 209-468-4820
Comments and Other Information
Nondiscrimination in Employment & Sexual Harassment
The Superintendent prohibits discrimination and/or harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation at any SJCOE site and/or activity.
The Superintendent prohibits sexual harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants, as well as retaliatory behavior or action against employees or other persons who complain, testify, or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and administrative regulation.
Contact the Title IX Coordinator/Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment listed below for information on Nondiscrimination in Employment/Harassment (including Sexual Harassment).
Name: HR Title IX Investigations
E-mail: HRTitleIXinvestigations@sjcoe.net
School District: San Joaquin County Office of Education
Telephone: 209-468-4820
Application Deadline
9/22/2026 11:45 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/8/2026
Contact
Davien Lopez
209-292-2787
209-292-2787
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$60,036.00 - $121,083.00 Annually
$60,036.00 - $121,083.00 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Fringe Benefits, (Master's Degree Stipend of $2,100)
Length of Work Year
183 Workdays, Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Venture Academy, 2829 Transworld Drive, Stockton
Department
Venture Academy Family of Schools/County Operated Schools and Programs