After-School Cooking and STEAM Instructor
About The Position
iCook/ iSTEAM After School is an innovative educational company that provides a fun, hands-on after-school cooking and nutrition education program for children aged K-4. The iCook program focuses on teaching children about food, cooking, healthy eating, and different cultures. The iSTEAM program focuses on hands-on experiments related to engineering, tech, chemistry, and science through art. The company is looking for passionate individuals to make a difference in children's lives with a flexible, part-time schedule. Educators come from diverse backgrounds including nutritionists, educators, students, and chefs.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- Experience working with large groups of kids (e.g., school setting, summer camp).
- Enthusiasm for teaching, cooking, and nutrition.
- Effective classroom management skills.
- Energetic personality and ability to keep students engaged.
- Punctuality and reliability.
- Access to a reliable form of transportation.
- Ability to stand and move throughout a classroom setting during program instruction.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and kneel as needed during program setup, instruction, and cleanup.
- Ability to regularly lift, carry, and transport program materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to load and unload program supplies from a vehicle.
- Ability to travel to assigned program locations.
Responsibilities
- Lead after school cooking/STEAM classes for elementary students (K-4).
- Excite students about trying new recipes, experiments, and foods, and encourage learning about new cuisines and cultures.
- Teach provided lesson plans related to nutrition and healthy eating in a fun and engaging way.
- Introduce children to basic cutting and measuring techniques, food safety, table manners, and other curriculum concepts.
- Purchase groceries for each class based on provided recipes (reimbursed separately).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
