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 with a flexible schedule, offering classes near you.

Responsibilities

• Lead after-school cooking classes for elementary students (K-4), getting them excited about trying fun and creative recipes and new foods.
• 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 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.
• Ability to travel to assigned program locations.

Skills

Our educators come from diverse backgrounds, including nutritionists, educators, stay-at-home parents, students, and chefs.

Schedule

• Classes run in the afternoon between 3-5 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).
• Fall 2026 programming: Classes will be held at California Elementary School in West Covina, CA, twice per week on Mondays and Fridays. Educators will teach one class per day. The Fall session runs from August 24 through September 11, 2026.

Pay

• $60 per class (1 hour) when working with a co-instructor.
• $80 per class when teaching independently.
• Pay rate accounts for the full time commitment per class, approximately 2-2.5 hours including preparation, class time, and cleanup.