2026-2027 School Year - Culinary Arts Teacher - Seaford High School

Culinary Arts Teacher - Seaford High School - for the 2026-2027 School YearThe Culinary Arts Teacher is responsible for implementing an instructional foods program that will establish the development of the students' skills in Culinary Arts. Students will be trained in the use of professional kitchen equipment, food, beverage, sanitation and professional Food Service Management.Essential FunctionsDevelops and administers education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.Performance ResponsibilitiesResponsible for teaching Serv-Safe and sanitation.Responsible for teaching students about, supplies, pricing, menu planning, safety, and sanitation issues that arise in the restaurant business.Responsible for teaching students about culinary terminology, food cuisines, meat, fish and poultry fabrication and general food knowledge.Responsible for teaching students food preparation and bakery production, work flow of a kitchen to including nutrition purchasing, receiving, inventorying, and storing food in accordance with health standards, proper preparing techniquesResponsible for teaching students about supplies and equipment used in the culinary arts field.Responsible for teaching students about quality and cost containment standardsProvide a work based learning environment, in our high school kitchenAdditional DutiesPerforms other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other district office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.EquipmentUses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.Uses kitchen equipment, etc.Travel RequirementsTravels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.Ability to organize and coordinate work.Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.Physical and Mental Demands, Work HazardsWorks in standard office and school building environments.Certification/LicenseQualifications Profile Delaware State Certification STS - Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsDelaware Department of Education website: https://deeds.doe.k12.de.us/ (See attached)EducationPlease see attached Skilled and Technical Sciences Teacher requirements attached to this posting - DE 1559TEMPORARY POSITION: No - Yes if start date after first student day Note: All temporary positions will end on June 30th.NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS: 10 Month - 188 DaysNote: Months/days will be pro-rated to start date.FULL TIME OR PART TIME: Full TimeELIGIBLE FOR "STATE SHARE" OF BENEFITS: YesPENSION ELIGIBLE POSITION: YesMinimum QualificationsTeacher Certification - Delaware Code Title 14 Section 1500NOTE: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for all employees of the Seaford School District. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested and qualified candidates should complete an online application.NOTE: Currently employed staff members interested and certified/licensed in this position will be given first consideration and should remit a staff transfer request on the Seaford School District website www.seafordbluejays.org no later than the application closing date referenced above.SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All new state employees will be required to participate in the State of Delaware's Direct Deposit system. With direct deposit, wage and salary payments are deposited in the employee's bank account via electronic funds transfer.All final candidates for employment must have a satisfactory criminal background check before being placed on contract/payroll as per State of Delaware regulations. Candidates must call the Delaware State Police at (800) 464-4357 to make an appointment. The cost of the criminal background check is $65 (expense borne by the prospective employee). Final candidates must also receive a satisfactory child protection registry check. The cost of the CPR check is $14 (expense borne by the prospective employee).Final candidates must also produce documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.The State of Delaware has initiated a lag pay policy which means that new employees will receive the first paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work.The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause.The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at (302) 629-4587, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service.The Seaford School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital or handicapped status in accordance with state and federal laws. This policy shall apply to recruitment, employment, and subsequent placement, training, promotion, compensation, tenure and probation, and other terms and conditions of employment over which the district has jurisdiction. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Personnel, 390 North Market Street Ext., Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: (302) 629-4587.DISCLAIMER: If there is any conflict in interpretation between this posting and information from the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Department of Education prevails.Grade ConfigurationsWest Seaford Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2Blades Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2Central Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5Frederick Douglass Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5Seaford Middle School - Grade 6 through Grade 8Seaford High School - Grade 9 through Grade 12FOR INTERNAL USE ONLYEMPLOYEE CLASSIFICAITONProfessional - TeacherPOSITION TITLESTS Culinary TeacherMANAGEMENT POSITION? (Y/N)NCONTRACTUAL? Y/NYPAY SCALETeacherFLSA STATUS (Exempt/Non-ExemptExemptMONTHS EMPLOYED10 DAYS EMPLOYED188 (pro-rated if start date after 1st day)JOB CODE DEPARTMENT952300500REVISED9/2025