Adjunct Pastry Instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Boulder, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Baking, Pastry Arts, Instruction, Curriculum Development, Student Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Analytical Writing, Customer Service

Industry

Description

Description The Adjunct Pastry Instructor is responsible for facilitating meaningful learning of baking and pastry course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supporting all facets of the learning environment. They provide education through learning-centered instruction that will enable students to fulfill the evolving needs of the pastry, baking, and hospitality marketplace. They encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, and ethics, as well as personal and professional development. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Engages all students to facilitate and achieve course learning outcomes. Customize course shell to add value to students beyond what is covered in the text (e.g. personal experiences, case studies, supplemental readings, etc.) Interact with students in all discussion boards, guiding the discussion toward the course outcomes Coach struggling students toward success; Identify at risk students and work with Executive Chef, Registrar and Academic Student Advisor to create plans for success Respond to all student inquiries within 24 hours; Submit final course grades by the Tuesday of the last day of the block no later than 3:00 PM Attend scheduled program meetings, in-service workshops and college-wide faculty meetings. Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning through professional/technical skills development, introduction of industry perspective into courses, and active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities. Assist/support the Executive Chef on course or program related tasks. Support the Registrar in maintaining accurate student records. Other duties as required or assigned. Requirements Associates in Culinary Arts preferred. 1 year of online teaching experience, preferred. Completion of an accredited program in occupational area of instruction plus 2 years’ work experience direct related to the occupational industry or; 5 years of work experience directly related to the occupational industry. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Communication Skills Conflict Resolution Skills Detail Oriented Time-Management Skills Organizational Skills Team-oriented Analytical and Report Writing Skills Coachability: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement Ethics: Has personal and professional ethics and fosters a diverse and respectful workplace. Ability to interact with staff and external relationships in a professional manner, including a demonstrated commitment to customer service. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, etc.) PHYSICAL DEMANDS Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business equipment. Siting for long periods of time; up to 8 hours of computer and/or phone work daily. Required to lift up to 20 pounds. Majority of the work performed in a typical school classroom environment. Daily Uniform: White chef jacket (pressed-no wrinkles) Black chef pants Black leather or rubber kitchen safe shoes Solid white t-shirt underneath the chef jacket (t-shirt to be free of any sort of design/writing) Chef’s toque must be worn at all time while in the kitchens Apron when instructing in the kitchen OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The expected compensation for this position is $200 per 5 hour shift taught, (28 days per block). Adjunct Instructors are not eligible to participate in the Company's benefit plan or receive vacation or holiday pay but are eligible for the enhanced Employee Assistance Program. Triumph Higher Education LLC and its Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Triumph Higher Education LLC and its affiliates are Drug Free Workplaces.

Responsibilities

Facilitate learning of baking and pastry course competencies through learning-centered instruction and student engagement. Support the Executive Chef and Registrar by maintaining student records and updating course materials.