Lead After-School Culinary Instructor

Lunch Bunch Co; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lunch-Bunch is seeking a Level 1 Enrichment Teacher to lead cooking-based enrichment programs after-school in Santa Monica. You will collaborate with other teachers, prepare materials, and guide students through hands-on culinary activities in a structured, supportive classroom.

The role rewards reliable, self-sufficient individuals who can manage groups of children, communicate clearly, and quickly adapt. TB clearance and background checks required; opportunities for advancement exist based on

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a leadership or instructional role.
• Ability to engage groups in active, hands-on activities.
• Strong communication and reliability.
• Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and improve.
• Must pass a background check and LiveScan.
• TB clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Review lesson plans weekly in advance.
• Attend pre-semester teacher training sessions.
• Communicate proactively with the Enrichments Manager or supervisors as needed for support.
• Prepare classroom materials and food efficiently.
• Distribute materials or handouts before class ends.
• Manage student behavior, engagement, and classroom flow.
• Teach and reinforce kitchen safety and basic cooking skills.
• Report in-class incidents promptly using incident reports.
• Submit feedback after each class.

Skills

Reliability

Self-sufficiency

Group leadership

Adaptability

Growth mindset

Job description

Lunch-Bunch is seeking a Level 1 Enrichment Teacher to lead cooking-based enrichment programs after-school in Santa Monica. You will collaborate with other teachers, prepare materials, and guide students through hands-on culinary activities in a structured, supportive classroom.

The role rewards reliable, self-sufficient individuals who can manage groups of children, communicate clearly, and quickly adapt. TB clearance and background checks required; opportunities for advancement exist based on