JOB DESCRIPTION

　　Position: Instructor, Cooking Chef - Middle School and High School

　　Where: Bank Street College of Education 610 W 112th Street, New York, NY 10025

　　When: January - June 2024

　　Day/Time: After School, Fridays

　　Liberty LEADS is seeking a qualified instructor to work with middle and high school groups. The participants will be immersed in the vast and diverse world of the culinary Arts; learning the cultures of the world through food. Participants should also learn the basics of nutrition and healthy eating and general kitchen safety. The Liberty LEADS Program at Bank Street College is a college access and college success program serving students throughout New York City. We offer a comprehensive academic program and a wide range of resources for students in grades 5 through 12, Monday through Saturday, for 11 months of the year. Liberty LEADS works to ensure that youth with few economic resources have access to the supports necessary to realize their potential, make positive contributions to society, and smoothly make the transition into college or an entry-level career. The program is guided by the principle that all children have gifts, talents, and great potential and can contribute to one another's social and academic growth.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Create and implement curriculum Engage students and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students Manage classroom using positive behavior management strategies Provide ongoing academic support to students Meet regularly with the Liberty LEADS Advisor for supervision and debriefing Provide lesson plans to the supervisor one week in advance for approval. Qualifications:

　　A strong background in basic culinary principles is required 5+ years experience in teaching culinary arts Must possess strong communication skills and knowledge of group development Experience working with middle and high school youth and knowledge of child development Pay range : $35 - $50 per hour

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　　ABOUT US

　　Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.

　　Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.

　　At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.

　　Minimum Salary: 35.00Maximum Salary: 50.00Salary Unit: Hourly