Bilingual Nutrition Educator - Cook & Teach (Chicago)

Common Threads; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program access

Job summary

Common Threads is seeking a passionate Bilingual Nutrition Educator to teach hands-on cooking classes and nutrition education to children and families. This part-time role averages 5–10 hours per week in Chicago, requiring fluency in English and Spanish.

The candidate will deliver culturally responsive lessons promoting healthy cooking and nutrition literacy both in-person and virtually, and must possess teaching experience and a commitment to the mission of Common Threads.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching nutrition education and/or cooking to children and/or adults.
• Conversational fluency in English and Spanish; comfortable teaching in both languages.
• Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Teach hands-on cooking and nutrition education classes to students and families.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive learning environment.
• Follow approved curriculum and food safety protocols.

Skills

Teaching nutrition education

Conversational fluency in English and Spanish

Knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating

Organizational skills

Flexible and adaptable

Education

Coursework or degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or education

Tools

Virtual teaching technology

Job description

Common Threads is seeking a passionate Bilingual Nutrition Educator to teach hands-on cooking classes and nutrition education to children and families. This part-time role averages 5–10 hours per week in Chicago, requiring fluency in English and Spanish.

The candidate will deliver culturally responsive lessons promoting healthy cooking and nutrition literacy both in-person and virtually, and must possess teaching experience and a commitment to the mission of Common Threads.