Download VCL-Instructor-Descr.. - Vetri Community Partnership

Vetri Community Partnership is seeking motivated part-time instructors with a passion for healthy food
and cooking and an interest in mentoring and teaching students to make informed choices regarding the
food that they eat. Vetri Community Partnership empowers children and families to lead healthy lives
through fresh food, hands-on experiences and education. We want to break the cycle of poor eating habits
that get passed down from generation to generation.
Vetri Cooking Lab, a STEM-focused after-school cooking program, will help low-income students achieve
better health outcomes by teaching them to be educated food consumers who know how to make good
choices about the food they put in their bodies. Participants will learn why real food is best, where to find
real food in their neighborhood, and how to cook a tasty, delicious, and inexpensive meal.
Vetri Cooking Lab will premiere this fall of 2016 operating after school one day a week at various sites
across Philadelphia and Camden. Vetri Cooking Lab will serve students in 4th through 6th grade, but may
vary by location.
Each Vetri Cooking Lab Session will include:
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Hands-on cooking instruction for 15-20 students once a week after school for two hours
1 instructor and 1 volunteer for 15-20 students
Real world nutrition training with science, math, literacy, and history tie-ins
Hearty tasting of the lesson’s featured recipe
Take home recipes to share with family and friends
8 lessons in the fall and 10 lessons in the spring
Labs hosted at schools, after school care centers, and neighborhood centers
Mobile kitchen supplies provided to each site - we do not require kitchen facilities, just a sink!
Sample Curriculum
Fall
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Lesson/Topic
Recipes
Why is real food best? Recipe Reading and Carrot Cake Pancakes with
Measurement
Cinnamon Apple Sauce
Nutrition Labels and Sugar Sweetened Beverages
Cucumber Mint and Strawberry
Lemon Waters, Cocoa Smoothie
Importance of a Good Breakfast
Breakfast Burritos
Food Comes from the Earth
Apricot Vegetable Stir Fry
Food Marketing and Politics
Hummus, Ranch Dip & Crudité
Food Access
Black Bean, Corn, and Greens
Soup
Healthy Snacking, Portion Control, Menu Planning on a Popcorn and Trail Mix
Budget
Dining out and End of Session Celebration
White Chicken Chili, Corn and
Scallion Griddle Cakes
Where: Schools, After School Clubs and Neighborhood Centers in Philadelphia and Camden
When: After school (generally between 2 and 6 pm) on weekdays – schedule will vary based on placement
Vetri Community Partnership will:
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Provide all curriculum materials, administrative, and logistical support
Pay for or provide all food and supplies required
Provide paid mandatory training prior to VCL season
Hourly rate is $12 to $15 per hour, based on experience
VCL Instructors will:
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Instruct at 1-3 sites per week. The duration each day will be approximately 4 hours including
shopping, preparation, and instruction varying upon site. This is a part-time position.
Instructors must complete necessary clearances - PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse
Background Check, and FBI Fingerprinting; if placed in New Jersey, other clearances may be
required.
Instructors will receive mandatory paid training in advance of start date
Instructors will be able to use this experience toward a professional practicum
Instructors are responsible for teaching the daily lesson as well as any food preparation, shopping,
or other educational preparation that is necessary for the lesson.
Instructor must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds and have reliable transportation.
Qualities we’re looking for:
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Ability to manage a classroom and keep students engaged
Motivated person with a passion for our mission
An interest in and passion for working with students from underserved neighborhoods
Basic knowledge of subject matter with a curiosity to continuing learning
Confidence in the kitchen, knowledge of basic cooking techniques, and an ability to follow a recipe
Enthusiastic personality with great communication skills including timely email responses
Commitment to be at every class session, arrive prepared, and with ample time to set up
Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to help us build and develop a new program
To apply:
Please send to [email protected], subject “Instructor Application”
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Resume
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Cover letter
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Three professional references at the managerial level that could speak to your accomplishments
within the last three years