Amazing Athletes Afterschool Cooking Instructor

Minimum Qualifications:

- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Education, Nutrition, or a related field. - Teaching experience, preferably with elementary-level students. - Excellent kitchen tools and safety guidelines. - Ability to inspire and motivate young learners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• - Experience in curriculum development. - Experience leading cooking or nutrition based classes for youth. - Food handler certification is a plus.
• We are seeking a Cooking Instructor for our afterschool program at Calhoun!
• This position offers a chance to spark curiosity and creativity in the kitchen while introducing Nursery through 4th grade students to the basics of cooking, food science, and nutrition.
• We’re looking for someone who can create a safe and engaging environment where students can explore new ingredients, follow recipes, and proudly share their creations with loved ones.

Key Responsibilities

include, but are not limited to: - Teach age-appropriate cooking lessons that emphasize fun, safety, and basic culinary skills. - Plan and lead engaging recipes that introduce students to new foods, cultures, and kitchen tools. - Manage and prepare ingredients and materials in advance of each class session. - Guide students through hands-on activities like mixing, measuring, chopping (safely!), and decorating. - Help students create simple, take-home recipes or edible projects they can share with their families. - Collaborate with admin to manage student progress and behavioral expectations. - Communicate effectively with management regarding student and program-related matters. - Utilize company-wide digital platforms to perform administrative tasks (e.g., taking attendance, submitting incident reports). - Maintain a clean and organized cooking space, and follow all safety and food-handling protocols.

This is you: - Experience working with students, preferably elementary age. - Basic Kitchen skills and leading hands-on cooking activities. - Punctual, reliable, and passionate about teaching. - Excellent classroom management and communication skills. - Able to maintain a safe and hygienic learning environment. The

Schedule:

- Day: Wednesday & Friday (part-time availability) - Time: 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM - Season begins September 14th; however, we are looking for candidates who can commit for the full 2026-27’ school year. The

Location:

- Calhoun Montessori School - 325 W 85th St, New York, NY 10024 The Application Process: - Please apply here or email your resume outlining your teaching experience and passion for working with elementary-aged students to [email protected]. Join our team and make a positive impact on the youth! We look forward to receiving your application. -

Compensation:

$35-45 per hour, depending on experience. - Be part of a passionate team dedicated to empowering the next generation. - Grow personally and professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment. - Enjoy the unique opportunity to combine your expertise with creative teaching methodologies.