Common Threads-posted 11 months ago
$75 - $150/Yr
Part-time • Entry Level
Austin, TX
11-50 employees
Educational Services

We are seeking a dynamic teacher-who-can-cook or cook-who-can-teach to work as a part-time Chef Instructor in the Austin, TX area. A Common Threads Chef Instructor is the face of the organization, teaching hands-on cooking classes and nutrition education to K-8th grade students, parents, and teachers in school kitchens and community spaces and establishing relationships with schools, students, families, and volunteers. Chef Instructors will teach in both virtual and in-person settings. Travel to partner schools and organizations within the Austin-Travis county and surrounding areas is required. All lessons emphasize using fresh, quality ingredients and adopting healthy cooking and eating habits. This is a part-time variable hour position that will generally work 5-10 hours a week when classes are in session. Some nights and/or weekends may be required.

  • Work with students in Kindergarten-8th grades and their parents, and manage a classroom of up to 25 participants and 4 volunteers
  • Teach kids and parents cooking skills and nutrition; give students the tools to make healthy choices
  • Communicate with school and partner organization staff and administration as well as with Common Threads staff
  • Instructors will be trained on the curriculum, policies and procedures, and administrative responsibilities
  • Instructors are required to follow the approved course curriculum, complete all grocery shopping, and submit required documentation
  • Administer pre- and post-surveys to students and families and manage paperwork
  • Basic knowledge of nutrition
  • Culinary school and/or food industry experience
  • Reliable and dependable -- able to commit to programs, arrive on time, and proactively communicate any needs or issues
  • Ability to be flexible with scheduling and possess a go-with-the-flow attitude
  • Must hold current food service sanitation certifications or obtain one
  • Must have access to a car and a valid driver's license
  • Instructors may be asked to teach virtual classes via Zoom or Teams and should be comfortable teaching in a virtual setting, and must possess adequate technology for teaching a class, including high speed Internet, a laptop/computer/digital tablet, camera, headphones/mic, etc.
  • Experience working with culturally diverse audiences
  • Experience and/or high comfort level working virtually with internal and external team members
  • A commitment to the mission and values of Common Threads
  • Experience teaching or working with children
  • Fluency in Spanish and English, and comfort teaching in both languages as needed
  • Compensation rates for teaching classes range from $75 to $150 per lesson
  • For administrative duties (i.e., training, attending meetings, documentation) is $20/hour
  • Travel costs are reimbursed
  • Eligible for paid sick time
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to resources within our Employee Assistance Program
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