Charter Champions · 5 months ago
Culinary Arts Project Leader - Uncommon High School
Rochester, NY
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75/hr - $75/hrUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. They are seeking a Culinary Arts Project Leader to guide a student project at Rochester Prep High School, responsible for designing and facilitating engaging learning experiences, supporting students in project completion, and coordinating real-world applications through various external opportunities.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Lead a group of students in a specialized project area during 'Projects,' held Tuesdays and Thursdays for one hour each day (August through June)
Design and implement engaging, hands-on lessons aligned to the project theme
Support students in developing a culminating presentation, product, or performance
Prepare approximately 2 hours per week outside of student-facing time for lesson planning and coordination
Research and coordinate potential field trips, guest speakers, and relevant external opportunities such as competitions or community events
Chaperone students for any off-site experiences related to the project
Ensure logistics, student safety, and communication protocols are followed during off-campus activities
In partnership with the Student Talent Manager, establish clear communication with families about schedules, project updates, and any time commitments outside of the school day
Secure signed family permission forms as needed for participation in off-site activities
Qualification
Required
Experience in culinary arts, food preparation, or related field
Strong classroom management and organizational skills
Ability to adapt curriculum to limited kitchen facilities
Preferred
Prior teaching experience at the high school level
Experience teaching in non-traditional or resource-unique environments
Food Handler's Certification or ServSafe certification
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families
Company
Charter Champions
Charter Champions is supporting educational capacity for 27 charter schools in Rochester NY.
Founded in 2022
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase