After School Cooking Teacher

The Educational Alliance•New York, NY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Educational Alliance is seeking a part-time After School Cooking Teacher to create and implement engaging, hands-on culinary programming for elementary-aged students (K-5th grade). The role involves fostering a fun, inclusive, and educational kitchen environment where students develop basic cooking techniques, kitchen safety skills, teamwork, and confidence. The program serves a neurodiverse community, and all staff support both neurodivergent and neurotypical students.

Requirements

Experience working with elementary school-aged children.
Professional experience in culinary arts, cooking instruction, food service, or a related field.
Knowledge of food safety, kitchen sanitation practices, and allergy awareness.
Excellent organizational and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact with children and colleagues from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Availability to work from 3:30–5:30 p.m. at least two days per week (ideally Tuesdays and Thursdays).
Availability to commit to at least the first half of the After School programmatic year, which runs from September 14th, 2026, through January 22nd , 2027 and January 25th - June 4th, 2027.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching cooking classes or leading culinary programs for children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Submit weekly lesson plans and ingredient/supply lists to management.
Develop and facilitate 45-minute weekly cooking classes for groups of up to 12 students.
Design progressive culinary lessons over an 8-week enrichment quarter.
Teach age-appropriate cooking techniques, food preparation, kitchen safety, sanitation, and equipment use.
Encourage creativity, collaboration, and confidence while introducing diverse recipes, ingredients, and cultural food traditions.
Incorporate After School values and seasonal themes rooted in Jewish sensibilities.
Adapt lessons for food allergies, dietary restrictions, and student abilities.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary cooking classroom and food preparation area.
Ensure kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies are cleaned, sanitized, stored, and maintained properly.
Order ingredients and supplies while maintaining inventory and budget.
Monitor ingredient usage and minimize food waste.
Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills.
Communicate regularly with management regarding student needs, allergies, accommodations, and concerns.
Model professionalism, kitchen safety, and respectful behavior.
Supervise students closely during all food preparation and cooking activities.
Attend required orientation sessions, trainings, and staff meetings.
Proactively solve problems and support colleagues, promoting flexibility and teamwork.
Establish and promote a commitment to the mission and vision of the Afterschool program.
Develop clear roles for Group Leaders during cooking instruction and classroom support.
Learn and implement Afterschool's restorative approach to supervision and behavior management.