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From: Nevin Cohen <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Date: May 12, 2016 at 6:22:50 AM EDT
To: Arlene Spark <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: Part-time food educator
Spoons Across America,® <http://www.spoonsacrossamerica.org> the source for
children’s culinary education, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated
to educating children, teachers, and families about the benefits of healthy
eating. We work to influence the eating habits of children through hands-on
education that celebrates the connection to local farmers and the important
tradition of sharing meals around the family table.
We are currently seeking an organized, engaging, and self- motivated team
player to join our team as a Food Educator. Primary duties include working
directly with children ages 6-10 in schools and community centers to
implement our food and nutrition literacy based programs. Additional office
responsibilities focusing on planning and implementation of programs are
also included.
Responsibilities:
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Work with schools/sites:
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Plan for and lead hands-on lessons and activities around taste
exploration, healthy cooking, and nutrition to elementary aged children in
schools and community centers.
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Work with children to make discoveries and facilitate discussion and
interaction
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Support children with kitchen skills and safety in food preparation
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Work with parents/families during family engagement sessions
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Set up and clean up all materials.
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Communicate and work with volunteers as required.
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Shop/purchase fresh food for classroom lessons (for reimbursement) as
needed.
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In the office:
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Prepare program materials for distribution to program sites
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Assist in preparation of volunteer and curriculum materials for
trainings and workshops
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Keep school records current
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Maintain regular communication with Director of Programs regarding
program implementation, outcomes, and volunteers
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Attend regular staff meetings, trainings and workshops as needed
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Participate in ongoing evaluation of programming
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Work with social media and communications coordinator to promote program
and outcomes.
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Complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Demonstrate genuine passion and enthusiasm for the mission of Spoons
Across America.
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Possess a love for working with children, with at least 1-2 years of
demonstrated teaching experience.
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Superb communication and classroom management skills.
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Highly organized, responsible, dependable, flexible, patient and
detail-oriented.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work
well with staff, teachers, interns, and volunteers to promote the mission
of Spoons Across America
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Dynamic personality with good sense of humor and appreciation for
education and healthy, local food.
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Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Google Calendar/Docs
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Demonstrate genuine passion and enthusiasm for the mission of Spoons
Across America.
Time Commitment and Location:
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20 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
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Approximately 10 hours of direct teaching and/or prep.
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Approximately 10 hours in office (located in midtown Manhattan)
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July- August 2016 most/all hours will be office based
To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter, expressing your
experience working with youth and interest in food and education to
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Alexandra Weisman McDowell
Director of Programs and Partnerships
Spoons Across America
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the source for children's culinary education
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