FoodLab educator

Empregara; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

FoodLab is seeking an energetic elementary school educator to teach pre-k and elementary school food science and plant-based culinary arts in an after-school program at New York City independent schools. Hours: 2:30-5pm, 2 days a week.

You will prep the classroom, teach cooking and baking, lead kitchen science labs, and collaborate with co-educators, with responsibilities including cleanup and teamwork. Previous food education experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Energetic, positive, curious and patient when working with children.
• Detail-oriented and a committed team player with appreciation for plant-based cooking and nutrition education.

Responsibilities

• Prepping food and setting up classroom.
• Teaching cooking and baking activities.
• Leading kitchen science lab activities.
• Clean up after sessions.
• Collaborating with co-educators.

Skills

Energetic

Positive

Curious

Patient

Detail-oriented

Team player

Children-friendly

Plant-based cooking

Nutrition education

Sustainable cooking

Job description

Company description

FoodLab is a hands-on experiential education program teaching food science and cooking to students from ages 4 to 18. FoodLab’s programs develop the awareness and self-efficacy needed to improve and maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle by adopting healthier eating habits and lifestyle patterns through investigation, discovery, and experimentation with food. We invite students to ask questions, taste bravely, and think deeply about what is on their plate.

Job description

Elementary school educator to teach pre-k and elementary school food science and plant-based culinary arts classes in an after-school program at New York city independent schools. Hours: 2:30-5pm 2 days a week.

Specific tasks include:

• Prepping food and setting up classroom
• Teaching cooking and baking
• Teaching/leading kitchen science Lab work
• Clean up
• Collaborating with co-educators

You should be energetic, positive, curious, patient, detail-oriented, and a committed team player with appreciation and affinity for working with children, plant-based cooking, nutrition education, and a sustainable approach to cooking and eating.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +