Culinary Arts Teacher

About Hillfield Strathallan College

Founded in 1901, Hillfield Strathallan College (HSC) offers a seamless academic journey from 18 months to 18 years. Located on a 50-acre campus on Hamilton's West Mountain, HSC provides a unique educational pathway for students through four school offerings: Junior, Montessori, Middle and Senior. HSC prepares students to live with purpose - to understand their world, inspire, lead, act, and make a difference in their own unique ways.

Hillfield Strathallan College is seeking a dynamic and passionate Culinary Arts Teacher to join our Senior School team beginning September . This position includes teaching four sections of Culinary Arts across Grades 10, 11, and 12 (TFJ2O, TFJ3C, and TFJ4C).

The Culinary Arts program at HSC invites students to explore the intersection of food, culture, sustainability, and innovation. Through hands-on, experiential learning in our fully equipped teaching kitchen, students gain practical skills while engaging in broader conversations around nutrition, community, entrepreneurship, and global awareness.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who values connection, creativity, and student voice. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative department and school community that encourages cross-curricular learning and values the unique contributions of every student and teacher.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive instruction in Culinary Arts for students in Grades 10-12

• Design and implement lessons that promote creativity, critical thinking, and real-world applications

• Maintain a safe, professional, and well-organized kitchen learning environment

• Encourage student reflection, collaboration, and leadership

• Integrate themes such as sustainability, food systems, and cultural cuisine into the curriculum

• Participate in co-curricular life and contribute to a vibrant school community

• Collaborate with colleagues and support the broader goals of the Senior School

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent culinary designation

• Ontario Certificate of Teaching (OCT) or equivalent

• Experience teaching Culinary Arts courses (TFJ2O, TFJ3C, TFJ4C)

• Strong classroom management, organization, and communication skills

• A passion for inspiring and supporting adolescents in their learning and growth

Preferred:

• Recent industry experience in culinary arts, hospitality, or food service

• Familiarity with experiential, inquiry-based, and project-based learning approaches

• Experience integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into instructional practices

• Familiar with managing a budget

• Interest in contributing to co-curricular initiatives, such as clubs, house events, or community programming

Salary: $44,214 to $120,828 (will be prorated to teaching assignment)

Application Instructions

Please submit your cover letter and résumé in one document (PDF preferred) to this by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 13 .

Our commitment to inclusion across gender, age, religion, identity and experience moves us forward and creates a sense of community at HSC that we are proud of, where everyone feels welcome and feels that they belong.

We encourage applicants who may contribute to the further diversification of this community. Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act , if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact Human Resources prior to the closing date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.