Culinary Arts Instructor

After School Matters•Chicago, IL

2d•$20 - $27

About The Position

Summary of Position: This is a part-time position scheduled for approximately 7.5 hours per week for 10 weeks. The Culinary Arts Instructor will be responsible for leading culinary arts programs After School Matters' spring session. The start date for this position will be January 13, 2026 and the end date will be May 16, 2026. Example of Culinary Arts programs include: Foundational Skills, Cooking and Baking, Cake Decorating

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant content area etc. is preferred, high school diploma or GED required
Experience working in a field relevant to the content area is highly preferred
Experience teaching, specifically teens, if highly preferred
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is required

Nice To Haves

Classroom management experience, preferred
Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders including teens, participants, parents, ASM program staff, vendors, etc
Intermediate computer skills, working in Google Suite
Cultural competence

Responsibilities

Instructional: Plan and facilitate a 75-hour curriculum, including field trips and guest speakers
Create clear structure and support for teens, including agenda setting, creating group norms, and abide by ASMs supportive behavior management plan and incident reporting procedures
Lead the teens through the planning and implementation of an end of session demonstration of learning (showcase)
Administrative: Conduct teen interviews and select teens by the roster deadline, complete data entry including interview outcomes, daily attendance, teen checklist support, program reports, teen survey administration
Prepare program budgets in accordance with ASM guidelines
Ensure all workstations are sanitized before and after use, including cutting boards, counters, sinks, and equipment.
Monitor and enforce proper food safety practices, such as handwashing, correct storage temperatures, and prevention of cross-contamination.
Supervise teens at an average of 15:1, teens: instructor ratio
Instructors must have a program curriculum plan. See ASM Program Planner

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