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Foodstream is a mission-driven social enterprise helping children and communities
build healthier, more confident and connected relationships with food.

Foodstream LEARN partners with New York City schools to deliver hands-on food
education for students across grade levels and abilities. Through cooking, growing,
sensory exploration, real ingredients and practical tools, students build food literacy,
curiosity, confidence and skills they can use beyond the classroom. Our educators
and program teams serve thousands of students each year through inclusive
experiences adapted to the learners and communities in front of us.

Alongside our school-based work, Foodstream NETWORK supports food rescue,
community engagement and stronger connections between food resources
and the people who need them.

Across both areas, we bring together education, food systems knowledge
and community collaboration to create practical, meaningful change. 

Independent Service Provider: NYC School Programs

Foodstream LEARN provides hands-on food education to thousands of New York City students each year. We work across grade levels and with students of varied abilities, using real ingredients, practical skills and active learning to build food literacy, confidence and curiosity.

We are seeking experienced food educators for defined school-program assignments in across, New York.

The Assignments

Assignments may include cooking, food literacy, nutrition, sustainability, gardening and sensory learning. This assignment is for providers that can create adaptive, engaging learning experiences for neurodiverse students. Each opportunity is offered separately through a Statement of Work confirming the school, program dates, deliverables and engagement fee. Independent providers may accept or decline each assignment. No minimum number of assignments or continuing schedule is guaranteed, and providers remain free to work with other organizations.

Assignment deliverables may include

• Preparing for and delivering the sessions described in the assignment SOW.
• Adapting pacing, language, demonstrations and participation structures for the students being served.
• Transporting assigned ingredients, equipment and program materials to the school.
• Completing safe and organized setup and pack-down.
• Coordinating agreed logistics with the designated Foodstream contact.
• Providing the attendance and completion documentation specified in the SOW.
• Complying with applicable school safety, allergy and emergency requirements.

Provider Qualifications

Foodstream establishes the program objectives and required deliverables. The provider exercises professional judgment in delivering the educational experience within the agreed scope. School personnel retain responsibility for student supervision and behavior management.

We are seeking education professionals with:

• At least five years of experience teaching or facilitating children and young people.
• Substantial experience in food, cooking, nutrition, gardening, sustainability or a closely related field.
• Strong group-facilitation and instructional skills.
• Experience adapting learning for different ages, abilities and access needs.
• Excellent reliability, organization and professional communication.
• Regular access to a reliable vehicle suitable for transporting ingredients, equipment and program materials.
• Experience supporting multilingual learners, neurodivergent students and students receiving special-education services is highly valued. 
• Relevant food-safety, culinary, nutrition, education and CPR/First Aid credentials are also welcome.

Engagement Fees

• Program-day engagement fees range from $120-$240 per day, depending on the assignment scope, preparation, session schedule, transportation responsibilities, experience and relevant credentials.
• The applicable fee and any specifically approved extraordinary transportation expense will be agreed before an assignment is accepted and recorded in its SOW.

Applying

• Please submit your résumé and answer the application questions. We are particularly interested in experienced educators who combine strong instructional practice with warmth, adaptability and a genuine belief that children learn by doing.