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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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