Part-Time Food Education Program Assistant — NYC Schools

FoodStream Learn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant

Job summary

Foodstream Learn is seeking a Part-Time Program Assistant to support NYC school-based cooking and food education across all boroughs. You will work with Lead Educators to ensure sessions run safely, smoothly, and engagingly in classrooms and cafeterias.

Ideal candidates bring experience with children, a passion for food education, reliable communication, and the ability to lift and move supplies as needed in active school environments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Genuine interest in food, cooking, nutrition, gardening or education.
• Warm, patient and encouraging communication.
• Strong reliability, organization and attention to detail.
• Comfort working in active, fast-moving school environments.
• Ability to lift, carry and organize program materials safely.

Responsibilities

• Help unload, organize and prepare ingredients and equipment.
• Set up individual student workstations.
• Support demonstrations and hands-on activities.
• Help students participate safely and confidently.
• Monitor supplies and reset materials between sessions.
• Support sanitation, cleanup and pack-down.
• Assist with attendance, surveys and basic program documentation.
• Follow school safety, allergy and emergency procedures.
• The Lead Educator directs instructional delivery; school personnel supervise students.

Skills

Child experience

Interest in food education

Empathetic communication

Reliability & organization

Adaptability in schools

Physical ability

Job description

Foodstream Learn is seeking a Part-Time Program Assistant to support NYC school-based cooking and food education across all boroughs. You will work with Lead Educators to ensure sessions run safely, smoothly, and engagingly in classrooms and cafeterias.

Ideal candidates bring experience with children, a passion for food education, reliable communication, and the ability to lift and move supplies as needed in active school environments.