Educator

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut; Stonington (CT); Hybrid; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization is seeking a part-time educator to teach culinary, food system, and farm-based classes to students of all ages. This role requires passion for agriculture and cooking, along with experience in teaching. Responsibilities include preparing materials, facilitating hands-on activities, and collaborating with staff to enhance educational programs. Ideal candidates should possess creativity in developing experiential learning activities and have a relevant educational background. The position offers flexible hours and a rate of $22 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching children and/or adults.
• Passion for fostering meaningful connections to cooking and agriculture.
• Creativity and flexibility in designing hands-on, experiential learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach culinary, food system, and farm-based classes.
• Prepare materials and assist with program setup.
• Facilitate hands-on cooking and gardening activities.
• Collaborate with staff to refine programs.

Skills

Experience teaching children and/or adults

Passion for connections in cooking and agriculture

Creativity in hands-on learning activities

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in education, environmental studies, or food studies

Job description

Overview

Position: Part-time Educator Time Frame: Immediate and ongoing Hours: Up to 20 hours per week (including some afternoons and weekends) Rate: $22 per hour

Responsibilities

• Teach culinary, food system, and farm-based classes for elementary through high school students, adapting lessons to meet age and experience levels.
• Prepare materials, support program setup, and assist with clean-up.
• Facilitate hands-on cooking, gardening, and farm-based activities.
• Collaborate with staff to plan, evaluate, and refine programs in alignment with Yellow Farmhouse’s educational mission.

Required Qualifications

• Experience teaching children and/or adults.
• Passion for fostering meaningful connections to cooking and agriculture.
• Interest in food systems, agriculture, and culinary education.
• Creativity and flexibility in designing hands-on, experiential learning activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of food systems, ecology, soil health, and food justice.
• Culinary training or self-taught culinary skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in education, environmental studies, food studies, or related fields.
• Experience in program facilitation, cooking instruction, or farm-based education.

To Apply

Send a cover letter and resume to [e-mail].

About Yellow Farmhouse Education Center

Yellow Farmhouse uses culinary and farm-based education to connect people to each other and to the origins of their food, cultivating a shared commitment to a sustainable, local food system that is accessible and affordable to all. Drawing on the bounty of the land and sea and the region’s rich culinary and agricultural heritage, Yellow Farmhouse:

• Convenes stakeholders to spark dialogue and meaningful change in how food is grown, prepared, and consumed.
• Partners with schools to develop curriculum and educational opportunities for teachers and students.
• Offers experiential learning for individuals of all ages, combining cooking, meal sharing, and exploration of human, community, and environmental health.
• Housed at Stone Acres Farm in Stonington, CT, Yellow Farmhouse envisions a thriving, equitable local food system accessible to all.