After-School Cooking Instructor

Description

iCook After School is an innovative educational company that provides a really fun, hands‑on after‑school cooking and nutrition education program for children age K-4. The focus of the program is to enrich the lives of children by teaching them to love everything about food – cooking, eating delicious and healthful dishes, and learning about different cultures and stories behind the food.

Part‑time

iCook After School is an innovative educational company that provides a really fun, hands‑on after‑school cooking and nutrition education program for children age K-4. The focus of the program is to enrich the lives of children by teaching them to love everything about food – cooking, eating delicious and healthful dishes, and learning about different cultures and stories behind the food.

• Lead after school cooking classes for elementary students (K‑4) while getting them excited about trying fun and creative recipes, new foods and encouraging them to learn about new cuisines and cultures
• Teach provided lesson plans related to basics of nutrition and healthy eating to kids in a fun and engaging way
• Introduce kids to basic cutting and measuring techniques, food safety, table manners and other concepts provided in the curriculum
• Purchase groceries for each class based on the recipes provided (we reimburse separately for the groceries)

• Experience working with large group of kids (can be in school setting, summer camp etc.)
• Enthusiastic about teaching, cooking and nutrition
  
  Effective classroom management skills
• Energetic personality and ability to keep students engaged during the class
• Punctuality and reliability, with access to a reliable form of transportation

• Session: 8 week program starting early January
• Class Days:
  Wednesdays
• Class Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
• Schedule:
  
  1 class weekly on Wednesdays
• Pay Rate: $60 - $80 per class. The pay rate for this position accounts for approximately two hours of work, including 1 hour class time, necessary preparation, and clean up

• All our classes run in the afternoon between 2-5pm, depending on the school, and typically run for one hour.
• We will pair you to teach classes at the schools located conveniently for you on the days that work best for you.

To apply please go to  and a short application form along with your resume.

$60 - 80 per class (1 hour long)