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. We are seeking passionate individuals to make a difference in children's lives while maintaining a flexible, part-time schedule with classes near you.

Responsibilities

• Lead after-school cooking classes for elementary students (K-4), exciting them about trying fun and creative recipes and new foods.
• Teach provided lesson plans on nutrition and healthy eating in a fun, engaging way.
• Introduce kids to basic cutting and measuring techniques, food safety, table manners, and other curriculum concepts.
• Purchase groceries for each class based on provided recipes (reimbursed separately).

Requirements

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

Physical Requirements

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

Schedule

• Classes are held once per week on Mondays for four weeks (August 24 – September 21).
• Class time: 2:25–3:25 PM (arrive at least 15 minutes early).
• Location: Fammatre Elementary School in San Jose, California.

Pay

$60 per class (1 hour) when working with a co-instructor and $80 per class when teaching independently. This rate accounts for approximately two hours of total work per class, including preparation and cleanup.