
Cooking Instructor (Part Time, In-Person)
- Trenton, NJ
- Contract
- Part-time
- Design and implement a curriculum, tailored to the diverse needs and interests of students.
- Conduct interactive cooking sessions, emphasizing meal planning, nutrition, and safe cooking practices.
- Create a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment that nurtures students' culinary interests.
- Assess students' culinary skills and provide constructive feedback to encourage progress.
- Collaborate with other instructors and coordinators to integrate cooking lessons with broader educational programs.
- Monitor and document student progress, maintaining detailed records.
- Regularly communicate with parents, guardians, and educational stakeholders about student achievements and program updates.
- Ensure all cooking equipment and materials are properly set up, maintained, and safely stored.
- Curriculum Development: Craft comprehensive lesson plans that include hands-on cooking, meal planning, and nutrition education.
- Classroom Instruction: Lead dynamic and engaging cooking sessions, ensuring active participation from all students.
- Student Assessment: Continuously evaluate and adapt teaching methods to suit individual student needs and preferences in cooking.
- Community Building: Establish a collaborative and respectful classroom environment, promoting healthy eating and cooking habits.
- Equipment Management: Oversee the use and maintenance of kitchen tools and equipment.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of student engagement, progress, and feedback; provide regular reports as required.
- Instructional Skills: Proven ability to develop and deliver an engaging, educational cooking curriculum suitable for school age students.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong collaborative skills, openness to feedback, and adaptability in teaching methods.
- Organizational Skills: Efficient time management, task prioritization, and adherence to deadlines.
- Content Knowledge: Extensive knowledge in cooking, including meal planning, nutrition, cooking techniques, and food safety.