CTE Family Consumer Science - Foods and Nutrition Teacher - Valid NC Teaching License Required
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- Asheville, NC, USA
- Jan 06, 2026
Job Description
Job Description
ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS
Career and Technical Education
Family Consumer Science - Foods and Nutrition Teacher
Job Description
POSITION TYPE: Family Consumer Science - Foods and Nutrition Teacher (Licensure Areas 710 or 716)
DATE POSTED: January 5, 2026
JOB STATUS: Full-time - 10 months
SCHOOL DATE AVAILABLE: August 13, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
Location: Based at Asheville High School
Reports directly to: Building Level Administrator
Contact: [email protected]
General Description
The Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Foods and Nutrition Teacher develops lesson plans and instructs students on family and consumer science content. They are responsible for providing a progression of learning that includes content standards and career opportunities. The FACS teacher will be responsible for delivering group and/or individual student instruction, creating opportunities for field experiences, invite guest speakers, form business industry partnerships, collaborate with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues.
Additionally, the classroom teacher is expected to respond to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress. The FACS teacher may also be expected to sponsor a CTSO (Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). FCCLA provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, occupational proficiency, and self-awareness.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina teaching license with an endorsement in Family and Consumer Science (FACS) 710 or 716. Completed a state-approved teacher preparation program in Family and Consumer Science. (Completed a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution along with passing Praxis exam in Family and Consumer Science 5122 exam. Prior teaching experience (preferred).
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to sit, stand, walk and drive a car. Must be able to lift boxes to 10 pounds. Physical demand requirements are for Light Work.
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read simple forms. Requires the ability to prepare time sheets and supply requisitions using prescribed format.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, to add, subtract, divide, and multiply.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using computers and other technology.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as maintenance equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under average levels of stress.
ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS
Career and Technical Education
Family Consumer Science - Foods and Nutrition Teacher
Job Description
POSITION TYPE: Family Consumer Science - Foods and Nutrition Teacher (Licensure Areas 710 or 716)
DATE POSTED: January 5, 2026
JOB STATUS: Full-time - 10 months
SCHOOL DATE AVAILABLE: August 13, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
Location: Based at Asheville High School
Reports directly to: Building Level Administrator
Contact: [email protected]
General Description
The Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Foods and Nutrition Teacher develops lesson plans and instructs students on family and consumer science content. They are responsible for providing a progression of learning that includes content standards and career opportunities. The FACS teacher will be responsible for delivering group and/or individual student instruction, creating opportunities for field experiences, invite guest speakers, form business industry partnerships, collaborate with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues.
Additionally, the classroom teacher is expected to respond to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress. The FACS teacher may also be expected to sponsor a CTSO (Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). FCCLA provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, occupational proficiency, and self-awareness.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina teaching license with an endorsement in Family and Consumer Science (FACS) 710 or 716. Completed a state-approved teacher preparation program in Family and Consumer Science. (Completed a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution along with passing Praxis exam in Family and Consumer Science 5122 exam. Prior teaching experience (preferred).
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and deliver engaging and standards-based FACS instruction aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Career Clusters Framework.
- Provide instruction in one or more FACS pathways, such as:
- Foods and Nutrition (primary teaching responsibilities)
- Child Development (as needed)
- Interior Design (as needed)
- Foods and Nutrition (primary teaching responsibilities)
- Integrate real-world applications, project-based learning, and 21st-century skills into the curriculum.
- Prepare students for Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) participation (e.g., FCCLA) and encourage leadership and competition opportunities.
- Manage and maintain a safe, inclusive, and organized classroom and lab environment that supports hands-on learning.
- Use a variety of instructional strategies, assessment tools, and technologies to meet diverse learning needs and monitor student progress.
- Collaborate with colleagues, families, community partners, and CTE advisory boards to enhance student learning and career readiness.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student achievement, attendance, and other required documentation.
- Participate in ongoing professional development, CTE department meetings, and school improvement initiatives.
- Follow all federal, state, and district policies, including those related to CTE reporting and compliance.
- Supervise students in both classroom and laboratory settings, ensuring safety and proper use of equipment and supplies.
- Accounts and maintains inventory for classroom, school and district property as required.
- Advises CTE Director and school administration of needed repairs, replacements and/or unsafe conditions as soon as they occur.
- • Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student educational needs and progress.
- Compiles information from various CTE pathways sources and disseminates information via meetings, conferences, professional development, presentations, etc. to recruit employers, stakeholders, mentors, teachers, etc.
- Participates in required meetings with local business partners.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the CTE Director and carry out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or need is perceived.
- Follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to sit, stand, walk and drive a car. Must be able to lift boxes to 10 pounds. Physical demand requirements are for Light Work.
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read simple forms. Requires the ability to prepare time sheets and supply requisitions using prescribed format.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, to add, subtract, divide, and multiply.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using computers and other technology.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as maintenance equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under average levels of stress.
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