Culinary Art Youth Educator EYL 365 Project, LLC - 1.0 Washington, DC Job Details Part-time | Contract $40 - $60 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications School experience Emotional support for children Conflict resolution among children Teamwork Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Student emotional support Youth programs teaching experience Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) Public school experience Bachelor's degree Student behavioral guidance Workshop facilitation experience Arts Collaborative teaching Classroom community building Working with youth Specialization in creative arts instruction Full Job Description Job Description EYL 365 Project is currently accepting applications for Culinary Art Youth Educators for the 2026-2027 school year. We are seeking passionate and experienced Culinary Art Youth Educators with a strong interest in Social Justice and Racial Equity Arts Education. This position is for in school and/or after school residency opportunities, at our DCPS Ward 6, 7 & 8 partner schools. Youth Educators must have demonstrated previous experience teaching Culinary Arts, ideally in Washington, DC Public School settings or Youth Programs . Additional experience with entrepreneurship, marketing and branding is also a plus!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Visually assess students to determine their level of practice. Provides a holding space for presence, reflection and connection with self and others to occur with the students Maintain and follow proper hygiene and sanitation standards. Creating Culinary Art lesson plans, materials, and activities for students middle school through high school Expedite and delegate kitchen tasks to students to ensure dishes are prepared within allot class time while teaching basic culinary skills Teaching students how to apply cooking techniques to everyday life situations Teaching students about supplies, pricing, menu planning, safety, and sanitation issues that arise in the restaurant business. Responsible for teaching students about culinary terminology, food cuisines, meat, fish and poultry fabrication and general food knowledge. Providing individualized instruction to students who have special needs or are interested in specific topics such as stress management, anxiety relief, or recovery from substance abuse Motivate students with words of encouragement. Connect with students during the yoga classes through fun, intelligent sequencing. Engage in administrative duties. Youth-centered workshops focus on their education and skill attainment; adult educator workshops teach youth-serving professionals who want to utilize Culinary Art to support their curricula creation and facilitation Qualifications Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, or at least three years experience in the restaurant or food service industries. CPR/First Aid certification. The power to teach young ones that knowledge and creativity are true magic The talent to encourage connections between Culinary Art problem-solving with real-life problem-solving Conduct interactive, friendly, and fun classes with 10-15 kids The sincere drive to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship Ability to promote a feeling of security and trust in children by being warm, supportive, and comforting. Are enthusiastic and passionate about working with young children. Ability to commute to contracted locations. Able to effectively collaborate with other teaching staff (when necessary) Ability to work well in an inner-city environment. Applicants will undergo a thorough background check and fingerprint Mediate any conflicts that may arise between students. Availability to work after-school hours Preferred Qualifications Minimum of three years Culinary Art teaching experience. Advanced experience (2-5 years of experience) facilitating/teaching elementary/middle and/or high school school-aged youth, working with racially and ethnically diverse and Holds high expectations for each student and works to foster student achievement through building individual relationships Enthusiasm and passion for mentoring others and making change in communities Ability to communicate effectively with citizens, staff, parents, young people, volunteers, and community groups Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches Commitment to student life Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration - CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain). - Experience teaching in after-school programs, recreation centers, camps, schools, or community-based youth organizations. EYL 365 Project Teaching Artists are highly skilled artists and educators, committed to creating equitable learning spaces through collaborative teaching practices and social justice pedagogy. They report directly to the Program Director and are supported by EYL 365 Project Department Heads and Program Coordinators. They work closely with classroom teachers, school administrators, and teaching artists to positively impact school communities.

Pay:

$40.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person