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.

Prepares quarterly report cards and mid-quarter reports, and IEP progress report narratives.

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:

Supervisory or Program Management experience, preferred

Bachelors Degree, required

Industry Credential and/or Occupational Experience, required

Must have or be eligible for a Maryland Standard or Advanced Professional Certificate, OR have or be eligible for a Maryland Professional and Technical Education Certification

Must obtain and maintain MD Food Service Manager Certification

PHILLIPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer