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 focus is to enrich children’s lives by teaching them to love everything about food—cooking, eating delicious and healthful dishes, and learning about different cultures and the stories behind the food. We are looking for people who share our passion for education, food, and making a difference in the lives of our little chefs.

This is a temporary, part-time opportunity with a flexible schedule, offering classes near you. Our educators come from diverse backgrounds, including nutritionists, educators, stay-at-home parents, students, and chefs.

Responsibilities

• Lead after-school cooking classes for elementary students (K-4), getting them excited 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 provided recipes (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 to meet school partnership regulations.

Physical Requirements

The following physical requirements are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• 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 4–5 PM, depending on the school, and typically last one hour.
• Classes are held once per day, Monday through Friday, with a maximum of 5 classes per week (one per day).
• Scheduling depends on your start date, completion of onboarding, and current class availability in your area.

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.