CTE Culinary Assistant

Job Title: Culinary Technical Assistant

Location: District - Anticipated Westerly High School

Class Title: Regular -Non Exempt

Effective Date: 08/24/2026

Hours per week: Part Time

General Statement: Under the direction of the teacher, is responsible for assisting in the instruction in the culinary classroom/kitchen. The assistant will carry out a daily education program and develop an effective personal relationship with students. The position requires patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the paraprofessional and includes assisting a teacher in various instructional duties and performing clerical duties, according to established procedures which can be learned on the job.

• Length of Work Year: This position is limited to the number of student in-school days each year plus three professional development days.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements regarding students, parents and other staff.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in planning and implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Instructs small groups of students in specific subject areas with teacher direction.
• Follow the teacher or other appropriate professional’s directions.
• Monitors and supervises students and/or continues lessons during short-term teacher absences.
• learn assigned duties readily and adhere to prescribed classroom procedures.
• Prepares and gathers materials and supplies.
• Exhibits self-control and good judgment.
• Under direction of the building principal, supervises students during lunch periods and/or during student arrival and dismissal.
• Receives additional training, if deemed necessary, for the position.
• Maintains order by reinforcing school rules in all settings including recess, lunch and bus.
• Participates in Professional Development and completes all training required by the school district.
• Implements instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher in school and community sites.
• Provides support to meet the individual student’s needs.
• Assumes responsibility for being prepared to deliver and perform salon instructional duties as prescribed.
• Acquires knowledge of the curriculum content of the classes of which he/she assists.
• Assists the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom and kitchen.
• Assists in supervision of students within the classroom and classroom kitchen.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Education or experience working with students in a Culinary Program preferred.
  • Three to six months of experience in a school environment providing support to students.
  • Effective communications skills.
  • Proficiency in essential computer applications.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in related field preferred
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.
  • Current RI Culinary License/Instructors License preferred
• Authorized to work in the USA
• Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.