SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTOR, CULINARY ARTS

** Applications will be received until November 26, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

About this job:

Under the supervision and direction of the school administration, teaches foundational Culinary Arts.

This is a position for a substitute instructor. Classes are held Monday-Thursday both daytime (7:30-3:30) and in the evenings (5-9pm), with the ideal candidate having availability across most or all of this time. Candidates with additional experience in Baking are encouraged to apply.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $48.018. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• On-call substitute instructor delivering lessons to adults and postsecondary education option students (PSEO) ages 18 and older aligned with standards and requirements outlined in the individual course syllabi and program approval
• Follow unit and daily lesson plans and various written and performance assessments, as directed
• Maintains program compliance with program approval
• Maintains appropriate inventory for all program equipment materials and supplies, communicating purchasing and maintenance needs with instructors and administration as needed.
• Maintains and accurately reports all student grades using appropriate software systems used by the school; maintain all student records, takes daily attendance, and performs other related administrative tasks

What You’ll Need:

• Work experience in a commercial kitchen, or degree in Culinary Arts or related discipline.
• Must meet the CTE credentialing requirements of the Colorado Community College System Office. This includes having 4,000 documented paid hours of industry experience within the last 7 years in the program field in which teaching and appropriate industry licensure, certificates, or technical training, OR 2,000 documented paid hours of industry experience and a Bachelor's degree with appropriate industry licensure, certificates, or technical training in the program field where they'll be teaching. Exceptions to these criteria are considered per the guidelines of the CCCS credentialing requirements.
• Master's degree in related industry or field
• Five (5) years experience in a related occupation within the preceding 10 years.
• Broad knowledge of techniques and practices used in the related industry or subject area.
• For CTE Roles: Must possess appropriate industry certification and licensure and must possess or have the ability to acquire a Colorado Credential for Career and Technical Education
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.