After-School Cooking, STEAM and Financial Literacy Instructor

iCook After School • Santa Rosa, CA

2d • $60 - $80 • Onsite

About The Position

iCook / iSTEAM After School and MoneyBee Education is an educational company providing hands-on after-school cooking, STEAM, and financial literacy programs for children in grades K–4 and middle school. The programs teach children about food, cooking, healthful dishes, cultures, and the stories behind food. The iSTEAM curriculum includes experiments and lessons in engineering, technology, chemistry, science through art, and related subjects. MoneyBee Education introduces age-appropriate financial concepts such as earning, saving, spending, goal-setting, and thoughtful decision-making through interactive activities.

The instructor leads after-school classes for elementary students, teaches provided lesson plans, and encourages participation in cooking, experiments, and learning about new foods and cultures. Instructors also purchase groceries for classes based on provided recipes; grocery costs are reimbursed separately. Classes typically run for one hour, with the overall pay rate accounting for approximately two hours of work per class, including preparation and cleanup. The role offers a flexible schedule, with classes assigned according to the instructor’s availability, onboarding completion, start date, and local class availability.

Winter 2026 programming is scheduled to begin January 4 and run through March, followed by a Spring session. Winter will feature cooking classes, and Spring will feature STEAM and MoneyBee financial literacy. Classes will be held three days per week at schools within Bennett Valley USD in Santa Rosa, California. Monday and Wednesday are confirmed, with the third day to be determined. Arrival may be as early as 1:00 PM; regular classes run 1:35–2:35 PM, and Wednesdays include a second class from 2:50–3:50 PM. Pay is $60 per class when working with a co-instructor and $80 per class when teaching independently.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Communicate fluently in English with students, parents, and school staff.
• Provide proof of a negative TB test before employment or be willing to obtain one as a condition of employment.
• Have experience working with large groups of children, such as in a school or summer camp setting.
• Have enthusiasm for teaching, cooking, and enriching students’ lives.
• Have effective classroom management skills.
• Have an energetic personality and ability to keep students engaged.
• Be punctual and reliable.
• Have access to reliable transportation.
• Be able to stand and move throughout a classroom during instruction.
• Be able to bend, stoop, reach, and kneel as needed for setup, instruction, and cleanup.
• Be able to regularly lift, carry, and transport program materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to load and unload program supplies from a vehicle, as applicable.
• Be able to travel to assigned program locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead after-school cooking, STEAM, and financial literacy classes for elementary students in grades K–4.
• Engage students in creative recipes, experiments, new foods, cuisines, and cultures.
• Teach provided lesson plans covering nutrition and healthy eating, basic cooking skills, STEAM concepts, and foundational financial literacy.
• Teach basic cutting and measuring techniques, food safety, table manners, and other curriculum concepts.
• Purchase groceries for each class based on provided recipes; grocery expenses are reimbursed separately.
• Prepare for and clean up after classes.
• Travel to assigned program locations.

What This Job Offers

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