After-School Cooking Instructor

About the role

iCook After School is an innovative educational company that provides a fun, hands-on after-school cooking and nutrition education program for children in grades K-4. The program enriches children's lives by teaching them to love cooking, eating delicious and healthful dishes, and learning about different cultures and the stories behind food. This is a temporary, part-time opportunity to make an impact on children's lives while maintaining a flexible schedule with classes near you.

Responsibilities

• Lead after-school cooking classes for elementary students (K-4), exciting them about trying fun and creative recipes, new foods, and learning about new cuisines and cultures.
• Teach provided lesson plans related to the basics of nutrition and healthy eating 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 (reimbursed separately).

Requirements

• Experience working with large groups of kids (e.g., in a school setting, summer camp, etc.).
• Enthusiasm for teaching, cooking, and nutrition.
• Effective classroom management skills.
• Energetic personality and ability to keep students engaged during class.
• Punctuality and reliability, with access to a reliable form of transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move throughout a classroom setting during program instruction.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and kneel as needed during program setup, instruction, and cleanup.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, and transport program materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to load and unload program supplies from a vehicle, as applicable.
• Ability to travel to assigned program locations.

Schedule

• Classes run in the afternoon between 2:00–5:00 PM, typically for one hour per session.
• Classes are held once per day, Monday through Friday, with a maximum of 5 classes per week (one per day).
• Fall 2026 programming begins in October 2026 and runs through April 2027.
• Classes will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:00–4:00 PM, including 90 minutes of instructional time followed by 30 minutes of student supervision.
• Classes will be held at various school sites across the Rialto Unified School District (USD).

Pay

$100 per class (2-hour class time). This rate accounts for approximately three hours of total work per class, including preparation and clean-up.