After-School Cooking Instructor

iCook After School; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 2,700 - 3,600; Part time

Job summary

iCook After School is seeking part-time instructors to lead after-school cooking classes for elementary students (K-4) at Fammatre Elementary School in San Jose, California. Classes meet once per week for four weeks, with pay of $60 per class when paired with a co-instructor and $80 when you teach independently.

You'll follow provided nutrition-focused lesson plans, demonstrate beginner cooking skills, and supervise safe kitchen practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with large groups of kids in educational settings.
• Enthusiastic about teaching, cooking, and nutrition.
• Strong classroom management and engagement skills.
• Reliable and punctual with transportation access.

Responsibilities

• Lead after-school cooking classes for K-4 groups.
• Teach nutrition basics using provided lesson plans.
• Demonstrate safe food handling and basic cooking techniques.
• Procure groceries for each class (reimbursed separately).

Skills

Experience with kids groups

Teaching

Enthusiastic

Classroom management

Punctuality

Job description

Description iCook After School is an innovative educational company that provides a really fun, hands-on after-school cooking and nutrition education program for children age K-4. The focus of the program is to enrich the lives of children by teaching them to love everything about food – cooking, eating delicious and healthful dishes, and learning about different cultures and stories behind the food.

We are looking for people who will share our passion for education, food, and, most importantly, making a difference in lives of our little chefs. This is an amazing opportunity to have a job that means an impact on children’s lives while keeping a flexible, part‑time schedule with classes near you. Our educators come from different backgrounds: nutritionist, educators, stay at home parents looking for extra income, students, chefs and many more.

What You Will Be Doing

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

What Your Schedule Will Look Like

• Classes will be held once per week on Mondays for four weeks this fall, from August 24 through September 21.
• Class time is from 2:25–3:25 PM. Instructors are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of each class.
• 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 Fammatre Elementary School in San Jose. California

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.
• Ability to travel to assigned program locations.

Salary Description

$60-$80 per class