5-12 Culinary Arts & Nutrition Teacher

5-12 Culinary Arts & Nutrition TeacherJob DescriptionBeta is a Title I Schoolwide campus. Part or all of this job could be funded with federal funds.MissionThe mission of the Beta Academy Culinary Arts & Nutrition Teacher is to develop scholars and leaders through a culture of joyful rigor by providing hands-on, real-world cooking experiences rooted in a Seed-to-Plate approach. Scholars will build lifelong skills in cooking, nutrition, and sustainability while developing the knowledge and leadership to contribute at the community, national, and international levels.Outcomes & Deliverables* Meet Academic Goals100% of scholars demonstrate growth in cooking skills, kitchen safety, and food preparation techniquesScholars develop real-world, lifelong skills including meal preparation, nutrition literacy, collaboration, and problem-solvingScholars demonstrate increasing levels of independence, creativity, and leadership across grade levelsHigh scholar engagement and participation in elective coursesScholars apply voice and choice through recipe creation, food experimentation, and project-based learning2. Meet School Culture GoalsCreate a classroom culture aligned to Beta Academys values of joy, honor, and high expectations95% scholar persistence and strong engagement in Culinary Arts/Cooking electivesScholars produce work that reflects excellence in execution, presentation, and pride3. Meet Curriculum GoalsImplement the Seed-to-Plate curriculum (Hope Farms, Houston, TX) with fidelityDevelop and maintain a vertically aligned 512 cooking pathway:Grades 58: Cooking Foundations ? Cooking Skills ? Cooking Creations ? Cooking MasteryGrades 912: Advanced Cooking (Food Lab)Ensure instruction includes:Cooking techniques and kitchen safetyNutrition and healthy lifestyle educationFood systems, sustainability, and gardening* Maintain and update curriculum pacing guides, lesson materials, and resources annually4. Meet Garden, Community & Partnership GoalsEstablish and maintain the Beta Academy Garden as a living classroom aligned to the Seed-to-Plate modelLaunch and/or support a Beta Garden Club that develops scholar leadership and ownershipEngage scholars in growing, harvesting, and utilizing ingredients in cooking experiencesDevelop community engagement opportunities including:Volunteer daysFamily workshopsCommunity harvest eventsEstablish and maintain partnerships with organizations such as:Hope Farms (Recipe for Success Foundation)Houston Food BankUrban HarvestHarris County Master GardenersLocal chefs, restaurants, and farms* Create opportunities for service learning, including food donation and community impact projects* Seek partnerships, grants, and donations to support program sustainability and innovationJob PrerequisitesBachelors degree required (education, nutrition, culinary, agriculture, or related field preferred)Experience teaching or working with youth (grades 512 preferred)Experience in cooking, food service, nutrition, gardening, or related field preferredRole-Based CompetenciesTeaching & Leadership SkillsOrganization & PlanningHigh StandardsOpenness to Feedback and IdeasProactivityEfficiencyCommunicationTeam WorkAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingEmotional IntelligenceFlexibility/AdaptabilityBeta Culture CompetenciesJoyCulture of HonorCourageous ConversationsIntegrityInnovative ThinkingCreativitySummary:The Culinary Arts & Nutrition Teacher is responsible for delivering a hands-on, inquiry-based elective program that develops scholars cooking skills, nutrition knowledge, and understanding of food systems through a Seed-to-Plate approach.This role ensures a joyful and rigorous learning environment where scholars engage in real-world applications, develop leadership skills, and build confidence and independence. The teacher will also lead the development of the Beta Garden and cultivate community partnerships to enhance scholar learning and impact.Essential Duties:Plan, organize, and deliver daily instruction for 512 Culinary Arts/Cooking electivesFacilitate hands-on cooking labs, demonstrations, and real-world projectsIntegrate voice and choice into scholar learning experiencesDifferentiate instruction to meet diverse scholar needsAssess scholar progress through performance-based tasks and projectsEstablish and maintain a safe, organized, and efficient kitchen and garden environmentLead the development and upkeep of the Beta Garden, including planting, harvesting, and sustainability practicesSponsor or support a Garden Club and provide scholar leadership opportunitiesBuild and maintain partnerships with community organizations to support:Scholar learningService projectsFood donation initiativesCooking competitionsProgram fundingIntegrate real-world applications such as:Meal planningBudgetingFood presentationCollaborative cooking challenges* Participate in professional development and school initiatives* Perform additional duties as assigned by the principalGeneral Responsibilities:Support scholars in achieving excellence through joyful rigorImplement Beta Academy instructional practices including:Hands-on learning and real-world projectsCooperative learning and leadership developmentSoft skills coaching (communication, teamwork, responsibility)Ensure scholars demonstrate pride, effort, and mastery in all workSupport school-wide events, showcases, and initiativesContinuously develop professionally through learning and reflectionInterpersonal Skills:Build positive and supportive relationships with scholars, staff, and familiesWork collaboratively with peers to create innovative programmingInspire scholars to take ownership of their learningThrive in a flexible and dynamic work environmentProfessionalism & Communication:Demonstrate professionalism by regularly attending and arriving on time to work, staff meetings, training, parent nights (one per month), and other assigned duties.Complete required training on time.Work cooperatively to create an atmosphere of unity among the school community and refrain from gossip, negativity, and unsupportive comments.Demonstrate professionalism at ALL times. Exercise wisdom by remaining calm, respectful, and non-defensive during parent meetings, disagreements, and personal attacks.Utilize professional communication with strong grammar, syntax, usage, and/or spelling skills during phone conversations, personal conversations, emails, and social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. refrain from attacking others, or fighting, on social media. Professional communication is used on and off campus.Exhibit professionalism in appearance and follow the BA standard of dress located in the Magic Makers Handbook under the Dress Code section. Apply this standard of dress to social media posts in regards to modesty in dress and action (ex: swimsuit, cleavage, & shirtless pictures, in addition to posts with alcohol, cigarettes, and bars etc.).Check staff email a minimum of three times daily during normal working hours and check teacher in-box daily and commit to reading updates, notes, and employee notices in a timely manner.Reports To:The Principal