Begin forwarded message: 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: - Work with schools/sites: - 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. - Work with children to make discoveries and facilitate discussion and interaction - Support children with kitchen skills and safety in food preparation - Work with parents/families during family engagement sessions - Set up and clean up all materials. - Communicate and work with volunteers as required. - Shop/purchase fresh food for classroom lessons (for reimbursement) as needed. - In the office: - Prepare program materials for distribution to program sites - Assist in preparation of volunteer and curriculum materials for trainings and workshops - Keep school records current - Maintain regular communication with Director of Programs regarding program implementation, outcomes, and volunteers - Attend regular staff meetings, trainings and workshops as needed - Participate in ongoing evaluation of programming - Work with social media and communications coordinator to promote program and outcomes. - Complete other duties as assigned Qualifications - Demonstrate genuine passion and enthusiasm for the mission of Spoons Across America. - Possess a love for working with children, with at least 1-2 years of demonstrated teaching experience. - Superb communication and classroom management skills. - Highly organized, responsible, dependable, flexible, patient and detail-oriented. - 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 - Dynamic personality with good sense of humor and appreciation for education and healthy, local food. - Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Google Calendar/Docs - Demonstrate genuine passion and enthusiasm for the mission of Spoons Across America. Time Commitment and Location: - 20 hours per week (Monday-Friday) - Approximately 10 hours of direct teaching and/or prep. - Approximately 10 hours in office (located in midtown Manhattan) - 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 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Alexandra Weisman McDowell Director of Programs and Partnerships Spoons Across America [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Spoons-Across-America/52986857341?ref=hl> Twitter <https://twitter.com/SpoonsAAmerica> www.spoonsacrossamerica.org<http://www.spoonsacrossamerica.org> the source for children's culinary education