Classroom Instructor

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging, hands-on cooking, nutrition, and sustainability lessons to K–12 students in partner schools across all five boroughs.
• Follow the approved Green Beetz curriculum closely and consistently.
• Adapt delivery as appropriate for different grade levels and school contexts, while staying true to the curriculum’s content and goals.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and high-energy classroom environment.
• Attend all required professional development (PD) sessions and team trainings.
• Communicate proactively and clearly with the Green Beetz team about scheduling, classroom needs, and any issues that arise.
• Maintain organized records and documentation as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a team-player mindset.

Requirements

• Prior teaching or facilitation experience with children and youth ranging from 4 - 18 years old, ideally in one or more of the following: environmental science, nutrition, food systems, sustainability, cooking-based activities.
• Available weekday mornings, afternoons, and/or after-school hours (Monday–Friday).
• Highly organized, reliable, and punctual — able to commit to a series of weekly classes for up to 12 consecutive weeks.
• Genuinely enthusiastic about Green Beetz’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• High proficiency or fluency in Spanish (highly preferred and prioritized).
• Professional Culinary or food industry experience (prioritization).
• Experience teaching in District 75, special education classrooms / settings (prioritization).
• Certification in RD / RND (prioritization).