Nutrition Instructor; part-time, temporary

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TEMPORARY PART TIME Admin Support Washington, DC, US

10 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $24.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Our mission is to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities
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At Martha's Table, we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to stay and thrive.

At Martha's Table, we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to thrive.
For over forty years, we have worked to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities by increasing access to quality education, health and wellness, and family resources.

Together, we are  One MT.  This means we work across all three of our locations to support our shared mission. In all that we do, we exemplify our four core values of respect, compassion, teamwork, and accountability. These values -- and our commitment to  the MT Experience  -- guide how we engage with the communities we stand alongside and how we work together as a team.

When you come to Martha's Table -- as a guest or as a team member -- you are valued and you deserve our very best.

In order to be the best version of MT, we are deeply committed to equitable practices. We apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in providing programming and services; in creating our Board; in partnerships and procurement; and in hiring, training, and advancing our team members.

We invest in our team members' personal and professional goals through our  STEP  program, which includes tuition for continuing education, certifications, and professional development; funding to unlock financially held transcripts; and flexible leave options.

The Joyful Nutrition Instructor (part-time, temporary) works 25-29 hours/week implementing a cooking and nutrition education curriculum with elementary students. This includes hands‑on cooking classes and organization of lessons for young audiences in a classroom setting. The qualified individual will be comfortable working in the public school setting, cross‑collaborating with Martha's Table program staff and school partner personnel to design, carry out, and execute cooking and nutrition classes with students in the classroom.

The Joyful Nutrition Instructor (part-time, temporary) will play a pivotal role in the launch of a new school‑based nutrition education and healthy food access program. The qualified individual will be key in building stronger connections between students and families to support healthy eating and cooking education.

• Provide direct hands‑on education to elementary students using a provided curriculum in assigned school(s).
• Maintain a strong understanding of the unit curriculum and execute as instructed.
• Design and produce teaching and visual aids for classroom lessons (as applicable)
• Inspire, engage, and connect with children in the classroom.
• Manage class schedule in coordination with school staff and the Joyful Food team.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to manage and communicate classroominventory and supply records.
• Transport all classroom supplies, materials, and food from Martha's Table office to the partner school.
• Organize, prep, set up, and break down all cooking lessons.
• Manage classroom needs related to ingredient needs, cleanliness, food safety, etc.
• Support the planning, implementation, and execution of the program through collaboration with Martha's Table team members, partner school staff, participant parents, and others, using written and verbal correspondence to ensure program adherence…