Vocational Instructor (Culinary)-Per Diem

The Home for Little Wanderers' Clifford Academy in Walpole, MA is seeking a Per Diem Culinary Instructor. Culinary, along with wood shop and horticulture classes, comprise the daily vocational programming offered at Clifford. Working with groups of 1 to 4 middle and high school students, the culinary instructor prepares, teaches, and facilitates classes.

Under the direction of the Vocational Coordinator and Principal, they will implement vocational curriculum for special needs children at varying academic levels; behavioral management and related crisis intervention activities in the classroom; multi-disciplinary treatment team activities; and preparation of related reports and documentation, including Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and treatment plans.

To assist students to become more active learners and make substantial academic gains, Clifford Academy provides a year-round engaging and comprehensive program focused on education, career development, recreation/fitness, and an individualized therapeutic approach. These areas of focus are essential in helping students build self-esteem and become active members of their communities by reducing academic and behavioral regression, promoting positive social skills, and providing exercise and fun.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.

• Plan and implement vocational educational programs for students including curriculum and specific lesson plans consistent with broad educational guidelines of the agency and facility as well as Career Development Coordinator plans. Research and collect vocational resource materials, and provide individualized career instruction to students of wide-ranging academic performance in conjunction with the Career Development Coordinator.
• Implement behavioral management program within the classroom. Maintain current knowledge of the facility/agency's behavior management principles, system, and procedures, including TCI training. Participate in application of the system in the classroom including crisis intervention, use of restraints when required, processing with children during incidents, and teaching and modeling of social and emotional skills and growth.
• Participate as a member of student/client multi-disciplinary teams, provide information regarding the child's progress in an educational setting and receive multi-disciplinary advice and guidance to facilitate achievement of treatment, behavioral and educational goals. Meet and maintain liaison with collateral staff as required and serve as student advocate.
• Participate in a variety of meetings, conferences and workshops, and prepare a variety of reports and records, including Individual Education Plans, daily notes, conference reports, documentation forms, report cards and related comments, etc.
• Maintain a safe, orderly and neat classroom environment.
• Provide monitoring and coverage as needed in the program, which may include monitoring of lunch, recess, halls, and/or chaperoning on field trips, etc.
• May serve on department, facility, or agency committees as appropriate.
• Communicate with and involve families in the vocational program of each child; assist the Career Development Coordinator in the implementation of appropriate activities in the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and knowledge in culinary field required
• Previous experience working in education and/or with program specific population of children highly desirable
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.