After School Cooking Program Teacher (2026-2027)

Syracuse City School District•Syracuse, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Syracuse City School District is seeking certified teachers, highly qualified teaching assistants, or degreed individuals to work directly with students in its Before/After-School Programs. These programs are extensions of learning aligned with the District’s mission to prepare and inspire students. The role involves facilitating group activities, producing lesson plans (in-person and/or virtual), providing individual attention, and fostering positive relationships with children. This specific program focuses on a hands-on food preparation club, exposing students to the science of cooking and/or the art of pastry design. The position offers extensions for qualified staff for up to 15 hours per week, running for approximately 90-107 program days, generally Monday through Friday. Class sizes are up to twenty students in-person, and virtual class sizes can vary. The program is supervised by a SCSD Building Administrator and led by a designated SCSD Program Lead.

Requirements

NYS Certified Teacher (preferred)
NYS Certified Teaching Assistant OR Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Baccalaureate Degree
Ability to lead a hands-on food preparation club that provides students with broad exposure to the science of cooking and/or the art of pastry design.
Passion for cooking and trying new recipes from different countries and cultures.
Ability to stimulate interest in and appreciation for the various aspects of cooking activities.
Culinary and/or pastry skills in food production, dining etiquette, food safety and nutrition.
Ability to instruct students on healthy recipes and making good food choices.
Ability to inspire students about possible career choices.
Ability to create relevant lessons in your course, such as food safety and cooking basics.
Good leadership and classroom management skills.
Interest in serving Syracuse City students in an after-school setting at one of the 26 after-school programs.

Nice To Haves

NYS Certified Teacher

Responsibilities

Provide classroom instruction (in-person and/or virtual pending State guidelines) to program participants during the after-school program.
Create daily class lesson plans and submit to the Program’s Lead Teacher in advance of lesson delivery.
Provide high quality, project-based, academic classes aligned to grade-level curriculum and the Next Generation Learning Standards to include services such as: academic instruction in ELA, math and science, intervention and acceleration models, tutorial through SCSD approved teacher models, and interactive project-based learning.
Create a classroom (in-person and/or virtual) environment that is conducive to learning and grade-level appropriate.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of the program goals and objectives as provided by the Program Lead.
Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
Follow all school, after-school, and classroom (in-person and/or virtual) procedures.
Incorporate SCSD day and after-school social emotional learning strategies (where appropriate).
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom, being respectful of day school teacher’s classroom and SCSD property.
Attend mandatory professional development training when offered.
Complete annual staff survey.
Deliver instruction in-person and/or virtual and use classroom management strategies aligned with the SCSD’s Code of Conduct, Character and Supports.