SSC Hospitality Occasional Teachers

St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centre

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board with a total student population of 38,000, provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12) across the Waterloo Region.

The WCDSB also operates numerous Adult Learning and Continuing Education programs through St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centres.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.

General Description Of Program

All culinary credit courses follow Ministry of Education guidelines and are accepted as credits towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The Occasional Culinary Teacher will report to the Principal and provide coverage for various culinary courses and certificate programs.

Course Codes May Include

Hospitality & Tourism: TFJ3C, TFJ4C

Cooking & Pastry: TFC3C, TFC4C, TFB3E, TFB4E

Culinary Arts & Prep: TFN3C, TFN4C, TFE3E, TFE4E, TFR3C, TFR4C

Description Of Duties

Maintain a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment during the regular teacher's absence. Deliver prepared lesson plans and supervise students in both classroom and professional kitchen settings. At the end of the day, provide a summary report to the teacher Maintain all health and safety protocols, including food safety. Provide instructional support to students to ensure academic progress Develop lesson plans and assist with the ongoing assessment of student work and provide feedback as required during multi-day assignments Oversee practical kitchen labs, ensuring proper equipment use and sanitation.

Minimum Requirements

A current Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification. (If no OCT candidates apply, other candidates will be considered). Eligible to work in Canada. Available for in-person.

Desirable Assets

Senior teaching qualifications in the subject area (Technological studies- Hospitality and Tourism) Industry Expertise: A Red Seal Certificate or equivalent professional culinary experience Previous experience teaching in a secondary school or adult education

Location: St. Louis Main Campus, 80 Young St., Kitchener

Hours: as needed

Program Hours: 8:45 – 11:45 AM

12:30 – 3:30 PM

Teaching Format: Compressed Schedule (each class is 3 hours per day)

5 terms (37 days per term)

In-person delivery

Term assignments may be offered each term based on qualifications and seniority

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.

Please be aware that applicants to St Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education are not required to be Catholic.

Application Process

Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at:

Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm EST.)

In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume, covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Detailed information on the application process can be found at:

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is welcoming of candidates from diverse communities, backgrounds and identities and encourages applications from qualified members of these groups. Applicants are invited to self-identify if you are First Nations, Metis, Inuit, a member of a visible minority group(s) or a person with disabilities. This information is collected under the authority of the Ontario Human Rights Code and will be used to keep track of recruitment information. No personal information will be included.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy, and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board's Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381.

To request this file in large print, please email aoda@wcdsb.ca. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screening Record Check. For further information, refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.