PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR - CULINARY

Reports to: Program Coordinator – Instruction

Job Summary: The Program Instructor is responsible for creating an inviting, fun, challenging, and energizing atmosphere for the Day Program offered to Wings Members. More specifically, the Culinary Instructor will lead Members in a variety of culinary activities including menu planning, grocery shopping, measuring, prepping, cooking and baking. The Instructor will also teach the fundamentals of understanding nutritional information to preparing simple, healthy meals. This role will maintain current community partnerships, including Catholic Charities, Reaching Our Cities and the OKC Animal Shelter and will seek out new partnerships as appropriate.

Culture and Mission: Assist in enhancing the lives of adults with Developmental Disabilities

Responsibilities:

• Plan, write, and implement educational and vocational curriculum using all three modalities of learning (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic)

• Prepare trimester curriculum goals and objectives

• Create detailed weekly lesson plans

• Monitor, track, and share program-specific data monthly

• Document Member progress on an on-going basis to make data-informed decisions

• Implement appropriate behavioral interventions as necessary

• Lead volunteers in working with Members within their program

• Monitor lunch on rotation basis as needed

• Serve as a liaison between Wings and Member families

• Develop new programming as needed

• Evaluate a dynamic situation to make quick decisions considering multiple variables

• Ability to maintain professional working relationships with staff, parents, and volunteers

• Support the strategic goals of the Wings organization

• Ensure all policies and procedures are implemented and followed

• Transport members in Wings passenger vans to off-site community partners as necessary

• Invite community partners to Wings for monthly on-site learning opportunities

• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite

• Lesson planning experience preferred

• Organized, attention to detail, flexible and adaptable

• Contributes to the success of a team + Positive attitude

• Comfortable leading, as well as being a team player

Requirements:

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary

• Continued education training [offered by organization]

• Ability to work with and empower volunteers to increase capacity

• Meet physical requirements to safely perform assigned duties

• Ability to drive 15-passenger van

Qualifications & Experiences:

• Passion for Developmental Disabilities community

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or prior experience working with the Developmental Disabilities community

Benefits: Retirement Plan Match, Health Insurance, Holidays and Paid Time Off

Work Location: In-person

Job Type: Full-time

Safety-Sensitive Position: Yes