After-School Cooking Instructor

iCook After School • Piedmont, CA

8d • $60 - $80 • Onsite

About The Position

iCook 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 program focuses on teaching children to love food, cook and eat delicious and healthful dishes, and learn about different cultures and stories behind the food. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for education, food, and making a difference in children's lives. This is an opportunity to have an impactful job with a flexible, part-time schedule with classes conveniently located near you. Our educators come from diverse backgrounds, including nutritionists, educators, stay-at-home parents seeking extra income, students, and chefs.

Requirements

• Experience working with large groups of kids (in school settings, summer camps, etc.).
• Enthusiasm for teaching, cooking, and nutrition.
• Effective classroom management skills.
• Energetic personality and ability to keep students engaged during class.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Access to a reliable form of transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to meet school partnership regulations.
• 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, as applicable.
• Ability to travel to assigned program locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead after school cooking classes for elementary students (K-4), engaging them with fun and creative recipes, new foods, and encouraging learning about new cuisines and cultures.
• Teach provided lesson plans related to basics of nutrition and healthy eating to kids in a fun and engaging way.
• Introduce kids to basic cutting and measuring techniques, food safety, table manners, and other concepts from the curriculum.
• Purchase groceries for each class based on provided recipes (reimbursed separately).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed