After-School Cooking Instructor

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead after school cooking classes for elementary students (K-4)
• Get them excited about trying fun and creative recipes, new foods and encourage 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)

What We Are Looking For

• 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

Your Schedule Will Look Like

• Classes will be held weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for a 6-week session starting October 6.
• Pay: $60 per class (1 hour class time) 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 clean-up.
• Classes will be held at schools within McFarland Unified School District (USD)

Requirements

• Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire to meet school partnership regulations.

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.

Schedule

• Classes will be held weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for a 6-week session starting October 6.

Pay

• Pay: $60 per class (1 hour class time) 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 clean-up.

Benefits

• Not specified

Schedule

• Classes will be held at schools within McFarland Unified School District (USD)

Salary Description

• $60-$80 per class