Are you a Chef seeking passion about cooking? Do you enjoy teaching other people how to cook international cuisine? Are you enjoying learning new culinary techniques? If so, then Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School (CRIPCS) has the perfect opportunity for you.

Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School (CRIPCS) is an adult charter school that delivers high-quality education, career training, and supportive services that enable adult immigrants to realize their dreams while strengthening our community and economy. When you join the team at CRIPCS, you become part of a unique, performance-driven organization where students are the center of our work and excellence permeates.

Culinary Arts Instructor

We are in search of a Culinary Arts Instructor who supports the school’s mission by preparing our adult immigrant students to become productive and civically engaged residents of the Washington, DC. The instructor accomplishes this by providing excellent instruction that supports students’ diverse educational backgrounds, learning styles, and English language abilities. The responsibilities of the position include creating materials specific to the assigned level, selecting class textbooks, designing a class syllabus, and writing daily lesson plans to directly address all student needs. The Instructor is expected to engage with multiple forms of data, both formal and informal, to help students advance academically. Additionally, the role of the Chef Instructor requires the management of key data points. Student tracking forms, daily attendance, student scores, and timecards are examples of the administrative responsibilities that extend beyond the time spent teaching in the classroom.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches and demonstrates various basic methods and advance techniques in a classroom setting within the Culinary Arts Curriculum

• Maintains grade records and student progress reports

• Collates the class attendance of his/her students on a daily basis using the assign roaster and the SIS Program by the end of each class 

• Fosters and promote teamwork in the classroom

• Prepares clear and concise daily lesson plans including objectives, available to supervisors

• Creates and maintain a positive learning environment for adult learners

• Implements classroom policies and procedures

• Provides for different learning styles and abilities

• Encourages students’ active participation and regular attendance

• Prepares clear and concise daily lesson plans including objectives, available to supervisors

• Creates a positive learning environment for adult learners

• Monitors and evaluates student performance and modifies instruction accordingly

• Perform all other duties when assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality or related field required or minimum 5 years of culinary arts experience and with at least 1 year in an administrative position (Chef de Cuisine, Sous- Chef, Executive Chef, etc.)

• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

• Demonstrates self-motivation, continual learning, and has initiative

• Practices professional and effective interpersonal communication skills

• Able to work independently or with others in a team approach

• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in both ESL preparation and Adult Education

• Must be flexible and able to make adaptations to meet the academic needs of students with different learning skills and challenges

• Works comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds

• Excellent communication skills, be able to explain concepts to others effectively

• Excellent organizational skills and timely completion of tasks

• Fluently speak, read, and write in English

• Ability to fill out requisition forms to order needed ingredients for class and demos.

• Knowledge and experience using Windows, Google Chrome, Google Docs, and Microsoft Applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook

• Comfortable with online platforms

• Must be able to provide proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination

• Deep commitment to CRIPCS's core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners 

Please submit your application on Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School’s career page at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=33b607f4- 564d-4335-b098- 98dd2b218da4&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=442545&source=CC2&lang=en_US. This position will be open until filled.