<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Hospitality Teacher - Culinary & Marketing, 2025-2026 School Year</p> <p>$5,000 Sign-On Incentive for Hospitality Teachers Hired for SY 25-26</p> <p>School Overview: Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester is a nationally recognized magnet school that has earned the 2025 National Merit School of Distinction Award from Magnet Schools of America for the second consecutive year. Our unique middle college model provides students with full immersion in the college campus, creating innovative learning opportunities that prepare students for post-secondary success in college and the workforce.</p> <p>Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Hospitality Teacher to join our team at Great Path Academy. In this role, you will teach culinary arts and marketing classes in our newly renovated kitchen facility featuring brand new ovens and state-of-the-art equipment. We are looking for an industry professional who can bring real-world experience to our bake shop and culinary programs, inspiring students to excel in the hospitality field.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Develop and deliver engaging curriculum for culinary arts and marketing classes aligned with industry standards. </li><li>Teach hands-on bake shop and culinary techniques using our upgraded kitchen facilities and equipment. </li><li>Create authentic learning experiences that connect classroom instruction to real-world hospitality industry practices. </li><li>Collaborate with college partners to provide students with opportunities to earn college credit through articulated courses. </li><li>Mentor students in developing professional skills, work habits, and leadership abilities essential for hospitality careers. </li><li>Maintain safe and sanitary kitchen environment while teaching proper food handling and safety protocols. </li><li>Support students in developing portfolios and preparing for post-secondary culinary programs and career pathways. </li><li>Participate in school-wide initiatives focused on college readiness and community service. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred. </li><li>Professional experience in the hospitality/culinary industry required. </li><li>Connecticut teaching certification or willingness to obtain certification. </li><li>Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and hospitality business practices. </li><li>Excellent communication skills and passion for inspiring students to pursue careers in hospitality. </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in an innovative, college-immersed learning environment. </li></ul> <p>Salary: The salary range for the 2025-2026 school year is $62,120 to $109,872.</p> <p>Financial Incentives:</p> <ul> <li>Sign-On Incentive: $5,000 </li><li>HPS Graduate Bonus: $2,500 for HPS graduates hired as full-time teachers </li><li>National Board Certification Bonus: $3,500 annually </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $4,050 annually </li><li>Residency Differential: 3% for teachers living in Hartford </li></ul> <p>Why Great Path Academy?</p> <ul> <li>Teach in a brand new, fully equipped culinary facility </li><li>Work within a nationally recognized, award-winning magnet school </li><li>Unique college campus setting with innovative partnerships </li><li>Opportunity to shape the next generation of hospitality professionals </li></ul> <p>If you are passionate about sharing your industry expertise and helping students discover their potential in the culinary and hospitality fields, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Great Path Academy!</p> <p>To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume directly to Dr. Jessica Fitzgerald, Principal of Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester via email at Jessica.Fitzgerald@hartfordschools.org. Once sent, please then fill out an online application on our HPS job board at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobview/78242.</p> <p>District Overview: Hartford Public Schools (HPS) is one of the largest public school districts in Connecticut, serving over 16,500 students from PreK to 12th grade across 39 schools, including 18 magnet schools. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment that promotes high expectations and continuous improvement for our students.</p> <p>HPS recruits and selects diverse educators who are committed to developing students' individual, academic, social, and emotional capacities within our unique college-immersed learning environment.</p>