Role OverviewFoodstream LEARN provides hands-on food education to thousands of New York City students each year. We work across grade levels and with students of varied abilities, using real ingredients, practical skills and active learning to build food literacy, confidence and curiosity.
What You Will Do
Deliver food education sessions, adapt pacing and language for students, transport ingredients and equipment, and provide attendance and completion documentation.
Why It Might Be a Fit
We are seeking experienced food educators who combine strong instructional practice with warmth, adaptability and a genuine belief that children learn by doing.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience teaching or facilitating children and young people
- Substantial experience in food, cooking, nutrition, gardening, sustainability or a closely related field
- Strong group-facilitation and instructional skills
- Experience adapting learning for different ages, abilities and access needs
- Excellent reliability, organization and professional communication
- Regular access to a reliable vehicle suitable for transporting ingredients, equipment and program materials
- Experience supporting multilingual learners, neurodivergent students and students receiving special-education services is highly valued
- Relevant food-safety, culinary, nutrition, education and CPR/First Aid credentials are also welcome
Benefits
- Engagement fees range from $120-$240 per day
- Opportunity to work with a variety of students and programs
- Flexibility to work on a project-by-project basis
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