THE DETAILS OF THIS POSITION HAVE BEEN UPDATED BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE DISTRICT - 5.18.2026
Lakeside High School is seeking a highly motivated and innovative educator to join our Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS) program, with a strong emphasis in Foods, Culinary Arts, and Restaurant Management. This position is ideal for an educator who is passionate about preparing students for careers in the culinary and hospitality industries through engaging, hands-on instruction and real-world learning experiences.
The successful candidate will play a key role in continuing to grow and strengthen Lakeside’s Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management program while helping students develop both technical skills and career-ready habits for success beyond high school.
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Provide instruction in Family & Consumer Sciences courses with an emphasis in Foods, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, and Restaurant Management
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Develop and implement engaging, hands-on, industry-relevant lessons aligned to Arkansas state standards
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Provide students with opportunities to develop culinary techniques, food safety knowledge, kitchen management skills, and hospitality experience
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Strengthen and expand the Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management program
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Maintain an organized, safe, and professional culinary lab environment
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Support students in completing a full program sequence and earning industry-relevant experiences
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Build partnerships with local restaurants, businesses, industry professionals, and postsecondary institutions
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Utilize data to inform instruction and improve student outcomes
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Collaborate with staff to ensure program alignment and quality instruction
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Participate in school activities, meetings, and professional development
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Valid Arkansas teaching license in Family & Consumer Sciences or an approved CTE area (or ability to obtain licensure)
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Strong classroom management and instructional skills
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Knowledge of culinary arts, food preparation, nutrition, sanitation, and restaurant operations
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Effective communication and collaboration skills
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Ability to connect instruction to real-world culinary and hospitality applications
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Experience developing or expanding CTE/FACS programs preferred
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Willingness to sponsor or support student organizations preferred
