Culinary Arts/Hospitality Instructor

IN THIS ROLE: 

Are you passionate about preparing the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals?

We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Culinary Arts & Hospitality Instructor to lead high school students through hands-on learning, real-world applications, and exciting career exploration in a vibrant CTE environment. Your industry experience in culinary arts, food service, or hospitality—combined with a dedication to student growth—will help learners build essential skills, earn industry-recognized certifications, and explore post-secondary and career opportunities in the fast-paced world of food and hospitality.

If you're ready to ignite a passion for culinary excellence, bring your real-world expertise into the classroom, and make a lasting impact on future chefs, managers, and hospitality leaders, we want to hear from you!

Position for the 2025-26 School Year

WHAT WE NEED: 

• Develop, evaluate and progress the competency-based technical education curriculum
• Develop, evaluate, and integrate academic and career ready practices instruction aligned to technical skill standards and state curriculum requirements.
• Evaluate, document, and communicate student career ready practice performance into the grading process timely and regularly.
• Implement and document planning and preparation activities to ensure that quality assessment, instruction, and evaluation activities occur for students daily.
• Facilitate and manage student support services (special education, work based learning, counseling, academic support) provided to students.
• Coordinate and manage student field trips (local and overnight) and related activities according to Oakland Schools policy and procedures.
• Develop, provide and seek Work Based Learning opportunities for all students.  Visit and monitor student worksites as required by state guidelines and Career Focused Education procedures.
• Provide and participate in youth leadership activities.(CTSO’s, Enrichment and student clubs)
• Communicate regularly with parents using formal and informal communication methods.  Document and communicate student progress/achievement information and behavior events using the CFE designated student information system and follow set dates for formal reporting of student progress/grading.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized learning environment addressing state and federal standards.  Use, handle, store and properly dispose of hazardous materials.
• Coordinate, manage and seek instructional opportunities including web based academic, blended learning, advanced placement, technical education, and/or other courses relevant to the curriculum.
• Develop and maintain regionally based articulation agreements with post-secondary institutions.
• Participate in staff and organizational development activities to improve technical knowledge, instructional practices and methodology, and personal skills.
• Plan, coordinate and participate in regional advisory meetings and other relevant industry organizations to ensure curriculum meets current and future workforce development needs.
• Maintain communication with building, department and Oakland Schools administrators and consultants.
• Participate in student marketing, outreach, recruitment, and retention activities.
• Implement activities designed to address state and national educational reform and improvement efforts.

WHAT YOU NEED: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education preferred.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Secondary Education Endorsement preferred.
• Prefer experience working with high school age students and diverse student populations.
• Other licensure/certification may be required based upon area of assignment.
• Ability to properly utilize tools and equipment necessary in providing instruction to students. The incumbent is also required to properly operate required office equipment such as a personal computer.
• Industry experience within a venue environment, whether in front-of-house or back-of-house capacities.
• Prior management experience in either environment capacities is highly preferred.

WORK LOCATION:

Oakland Schools Technical Campus - SE

5055 Delemere Ave

Royal Oak, MI 48073

SALARY DETAILS: 

$47,193 - $83,757 annually based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $101,443 after employment with Oakland Schools. 

Exempt position / 10-month work year. 

WHY WORK FOR OS? 

Aside from working with talented experts on important initiatives, when you join Oakland Schools, you’ll also get these great benefits:
 

Pension Plan

OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability.

Full Health Coverage

High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits

Wellbeing Program

OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees.

Professional Learning

OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development.

Flexible Time off

Experience built-in time off for winter and spring break and generous leave time, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.

Other Perks

You’re eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance, legal coverage for most of your legal needs, additional life insurance and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program (PSLF) for loan forgiveness in public service.

 

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Working with Oakland Schools isn’t just meaningful - it’s financially rewarding! 

Oakland Schools qualifies as an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of your Direct Loans based on the following requirements of eligibility:

• after the individual has made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan, and
• while working full-time for an eligible employer (for a weekly average, alone or when combined, equal to at least 30 hours)

For additional information, please visit studentaid.gove/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/publicservice

WHO WE ARE: 

Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediate School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner to provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). You will help students have the best learning experience possible through your work at OS! To learn more about us, visit https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/about.

HOW TO APPLY: 

To apply, please use the Oakland Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. You will need to make an account on the OHRC website to apply. To access this application click the position title below:

Culinary Arts/Hospitality Instructor

Oakland Schools is a member of the OHRC. Once you create your account, you will be able to apply for positions within our district as well as positions available through other member districts. All applications must be completed on the OHRC website. Please do not email or fax application materials to Oakland Schools.  

POSITION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until August 18, 2025.

NOTE: Interested candidates must be available to interview mid August.

For questions regarding this position, please contact recruiting@oakland.k12.mi.us

In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information,  or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management and Labor Relations at (248) 209-2429 or HR@oakland.k12.mi.us. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at (248) 209-2590 or Jacqueline.Zablocki@oakland.k12.mi.us. 

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.