Cooking Instructor for K-12 After School

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 DC. 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

• 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