Part-Time Culinary Facilitator

Description

The Monarch School and Institute is dedicated to providing an innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences—such as those associated with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury and seizure disorders. We offer a learner-centered approach that helps students progress in Four Core Goal areas.

This role at The Monarch School reports directly to the EMERGE Program Director. Their primary responsibility is to support student in baking and culinary employment through Monarch’s Culinary Enterprise System.

REPORTS TO THE EMERGE DIRECTOR

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum bachelor’s degree in special education, education, or business preferred.

3 to 5 years’ experience providing services to persons with neurological differences. Have a Food Safety Manager’s Certification or is able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Seed to table type or horticulture experience/interest to support the culinary enterprise of growing and harvesting fruits and vegetables to be used in the culinary program.

EXPECTATIONS

• Implements The Monarch School model of teaching with special      emphasis on the development of students’ self-regulation, executive      functioning, relational development skills and professional competence.
• Actively participates in the development of a mentally healthy      school community.
• Appropriately supervises students at all times, including required      after school hours and weekend activities.
• Works with the lunch prep class to plan for, budget, and harvest      items for school lunches.
• Promote a focus on well-being through mindful eating and healthy      lifestyle choices.
• Plans yearlong culinary business activities and lessons that address      individual differences in student learning styles in authentic learning      practice areas.
• Supports the sponsorship of student run businesses and business      development activities, of the Life Academy projects, and events.
• Coach students with particular emphasis on those areas indicated as      most pivotal in the students’ targets, skills, and strategies.
• Supports students’ therapeutic agenda in coordination with      Integrated Learning Practice Team.
• Demonstrates cooperative team skills and considers teammates in all      decisions.
• Establishes yearly goals and allows Director to coach him/her in the      attainment of those goals.
• Supervises community events, festivals, and other non-school      functions as necessary including after hours and weekend activities.
• Participates as a Monarch Community citizen established in the      Monarch Handbook.
• Reports student progress in designated formats at specific intervals      and in a timely manner.
• Participates in continuing professional education for the      improvement of the school.
• Supports and models the philosophy, goals, and visions of The      Monarch School.
• Attends all faculty meetings and in-services as directed.
• Provides instruction for baking and culinary employment classes.
• Collaborates with Program Directors and other faculty regarding the      use of the facilities.
• Advocates for Life Academy involvement in all The Monarch School      events in the community and coordinates with faculty for implementation.
• Supervises the culinary school-based businesses (students) for      purchasing of materials for The Monarch School
• Coordinates speakers, volunteers, and other teaching faculty to      integrate instructional and professional opportunities for students      regarding culinary enterprises.
• Collaborates with Program Directors and Monarch Leadership on long      term planning and direction of the culinary program.
• Improves professional development through continued educational      opportunities, as available and needed.
• Submits budget transfers for orders made through the culinary      classes.
• Stays abreast of the Heath Department Regulations to maintain our      Food Establishment Permit
• Seeks out businesses to build partnerships and become vendors for      items regularly made in Culinary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and strong      written/verbal communication skills.
• Highly skilled in working with individuals living with neurological      difference to build relationships.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)      and Outlook.
• Exhibit ethical behavior and confidentiality.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions range in a wide variety of challenges and deadlines. The best candidate should be able to perform well under pressure, think logically, remain calm, and be a great problem solver. Although the position is emotionally rewarding, and provides endless opportunities to have positive effects, and can be stressful at times. Ability to lift 40 pounds. Frequent standing, kneeling, stooping, and bending. Ability to move desk, classroom equipment and adaptive equipment.

Highly professional, confidential, and friendly environment