Celebrate the Children School is pleased to announce we are looking to hire a Family and Consumer Science Teacher for our Culinary Arts Program for our 2026-2027 school year. The applicant must be proficient in working with special needs students ages 3-21. Must have experience working in and utilizing a commercial/ professional teaching kitchen. In addition, candidate must understand kitchen safety and code. Private school experience is a plus.

Celebrate the Children is a well-respected, non-profit, state-approved private school for children with alternative learning styles that has been providing quality education services to the community for over twenty years. At Celebrate the Children our Teachers are surrounded by staff who are caring, compassionate and dedicated to our program philosophy. Though CTC is a state-approved private school, CTC still requires DOE Certifications.

Requirements for Family and Consumer Science Teacher Include:

• CEAS/Standard in Family and Consumer Sciences

• Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS) or Certified in Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Science (CFCS-HNFS) through American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

• Minimum of two years of experience working with the special needs population preferred but not required

• DIR experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits for Family and Consumer Science Teacher Include: 

• Competitive Salary

• Medical Insurance

• Dental/Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Long Term Disability Insurance

• 401K Plan with Employer Match

• Family and Consumer Science Teachers at Celebrate the Children receive ongoing training and have opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualified applicants should apply online to submit their resumes and current school certifications for immediate consideration.

Celebrate the Children is an EEOE M/F/V/D in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws. 

A salary range is provided in accordance with New Jersey pay transparency laws. Final salary is determined using a structured salary grid, taking into account years of relevant experience and educational qualifications, and is subject to the maximum limits established by the New Jersey Department of Education and the discretion of the Board of Directors. The salary provided is for a 10-month contracted position.

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