Paramus, NJ, USA
4 days ago
Cooking Lead Instructor (2025)
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Job Description

APPLY NOW TO BECOME A ROCKETEER!

'We think we're preparing kids for tomorrow. Kids just think it's cool!'

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and talented individual to work as a Cooking Teacher for our day camps to run basic cooking activities for kids.

Summer seasonal position (4-5 weeks)

Curriculum and materials are provided!

Spend the summer with our AMAZING students having fun at camp!

Paid training!

Teach the basics of baking sweet and savory treats using our kid-safe kitchen tools

Employee discounts available for select camps run by Black Rocket

Requirements:

Ability to travel to multiple Northern NJ locations, Monday-Friday (one week at each site)

Teaching or student teaching experience in K-12 schools strongly preferred

Experience with children in a camp or educational setting

Experience with children ages 7-14

Must be comfortable leading a group of up to 15 students independently through hands on cooking activities

Ability to manage and organize equipment and materials, including paid prep time before and after classes

Rate: $20/hr-$25/hr

Who is Black Rocket?

Black Rocket provides unique educational programs to children and young adults. Our distinct enrichment programs focus on the intersection of creativity and technology. Each course emphasizes self-empowerment, critical thinking, and creative problem solving through hands-on learning. Whether in the classroom or the cloud, we believe every student is unique in their ability and talents. Black Rocket's mission is to enhance student learning by igniting, unleashing and enhancing these distinct talents. Start your journey inspiring kids today!

**We will only review applications submitted online. Please do not send information or submit inquiries via email or phone.

We begin recruiting for summer in January and positions are filled on a 'rolling' basis.

 

Experience and Skills

Requirements:

Ability to travel to multiple Northern NJ locations, Monday-Friday (one week at each site)

Teaching or student teaching experience in K-12 schools strongly preferred

Experience with children in a camp or educational setting

Experience with children ages 7-14

Must be comfortable leading a group of up to 15 students independently through hands on cooking activities

Rate: $20/hr-$25/hr

Job Benefits

Paid training!

Potential opportunities to move into supervisory roles in future years

Employee discounts available for select camps run by Black Rocket

 

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