Cooking Instructor for K-12 After School

Togetherhood; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Togetherhood in Boston is seeking passionate Cooking instructors to teach after-school classes for K-12 students. You will develop age-appropriate curricula, lead in-person sessions with energy, and cultivate a welcoming, inclusive classroom where kids explore cooking and culinary arts.

These short-term teaching opportunities last 6 to 18 weeks, offering hands-on projects, joyful learning, and opportunities to connect with students through creativity and practical cooking skills.

Qualifications

• Has subject matter expertise in Cooking, Baking, Culinary Art.
• Has a passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids.
• Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning.
• Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach.
• Is cooperative, supportive, flexible.
• Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy and clear expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate Cooking curriculum for after-school students.
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise.
• Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged.
• Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels.
• Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment.
• Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback.
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach.
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class.

Skills

Cooking

Baking

Culinary Art

Job description

About Togetherhood

At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools, communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation.

Our mission is simple but powerful: \"to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.\" We're here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passion with kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you're a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we'd love for you to be part of Togetherhood.

As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach Cooking to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across Boston. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks.

As an after school instructor, you'll have the following responsibilities:

• Develop age-appropriate Cooking curriculum for after-school students


• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise


• Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged


• Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels


• Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment


• Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback


• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach


• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class

A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school age children, and who:

• Has subject matter expertise in Cooking, Baking, Culinary Art


• Has a passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids


• Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning


• Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment


• Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach


• Is cooperative, supportive, flexible


• Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy ... and also appreciates support and clear expectations

What to Expect

• If your resume is a fit, we'll reach out to set up a screening call on Google Meet


• Candidates advancing from screenings will have a second video interview, in which we will ask you to share a sample lesson plan


• The final step of the process is onboarding into our platform, ready to accept classes!