Culinary Instructor

Job Description
After School Matters provides Chicago high school teens with high quality, after-school and summer opportunities to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond. Programs take place at locations throughout the city including Chicago public high schools, Chicago Park District and Chicago Public Library locations, community organizations, in Belmont Cragin at our Michael and Karyn Lutz Center for After School Matters, and in the Pullman community at the new Gately Center for After School Matters.

Summary of Position:

After School Matters is seeking culinary instructors to lead IN PERSON programs beginning Summer 2022. Priority community areas include Austin, Belmont Cragin, and West Ridge.

After School Matters is looking for committed, part-time instructors to teach culinary programs for 15-30 teen participants (15:1, instructor: teen ratio) between the ages of 14 to 19. Applications will be reviewed through April 1st.

Program content is determined by the instructor; the program goal is to provide teen participants a lens into the industry and structured space to learn basic skills and techniques. Example of culinary programs includes cooking 101, pastry/baking, culturally specific cuisine, or other themes/skills connected to culinary arts.

Instructors are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or sincerely held religious beliefs exemption prior to starting employment. If a medical or sincerely held religious belief exemption is approved, weekly Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing is required as part of any reasonable accommodation.

Program Sessions and Schedules

After School Matters is closely monitoring the COVID-19 public health situation. As a result, the dates and timelines listed below may slightly change based on local health recommendations/requirements and feedback from our individual program providers.

Summer: 5 to 6 weeks, 4-16 hours a week based upon the program model. Additional hours are allotted for planning, recruitment, professional development and meetings. Exact program meeting days/times are flexible, with some restrictions, so long as instructional hours are meet Summer programs begin in late June or early July 2022

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, organize, and supervise interactive, teen-led activities on content area while fostering a positive, safe, and collaborative atmosphere for all teen participants.
• Develop, plan, and implement high-quality related field trips, master classes, events, and guest visits to enhance instruction and training
• Report all problems or concerns and program updates to After School Matters Program Specialist to maintain consistent lines of communication throughout the program session
• Attend all planning and program dates, including: instructor orientation, professional development workshops, meetings and other required sessions
• Lead the recruitment, interview, and selection process of teen program participants
• Manage and track program activities such as attendance, interview outcomes, enrollment, evaluation surveys, and pertinent student records in an online data tracking system (CitySpan).
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise teens at an average of 15:1, instructor: teen ratio

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated practical knowledge of content area
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Customer service skills; ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders (teen participants, parents, ASM programs staff, vendors, etc.)
• Cultural competence

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant content area etc. is preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working in a field relevant to the content area is required.
• Familiarity with specific Chicago neighborhoods is required.
• Experience teaching, specifically teenagers, is highly preferred.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion is required.

Additional Requirements:

Staff are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or sincerely held religious beliefs exemption prior to starting employment. If a medical or sincerely held religious belief exemption is approved, weekly Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing is required as part of any reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time for programs that take place outside of a conventional classroom space.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

How to Apply:

Apply by submitting a resume, cover letter, and application here: https://afterschoolmatters.applytojob.com/apply

EEO:

After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.

Powered by JazzHR

f8RbAscPD5