Bake For Good Program Instructor

Meet Us: King Arthur Baking Company is an award-winning, audience-leading baking company with a strategic vision to be the resource for baking education and inspiration. Through traditional and new media, in-person and virtual education, we strive to be a leader in helping novice and expert bakers alike. We're not going anywhere - we've been part of the family since 1790. We work to build stronger communities and increase access and the connection to real foods. We take pride in our responsible sourcing and our "never bleached" guarantee. And we work closely with farmers, millers, and suppliers in a continued commitment toward sustainability. Our wheat flour is grown and milled right here in the United States. Flour this good uses only the purest ingredients, free from GMOs. As a founding B Corporation, we are committed to using the power of business as a force for social and environmental good. We believe every employee's contributions make our company what it is: vibrant, successful, and committed to spreading the joy of baking. We are a welcoming and inclusive 100% employee-owned company.

The Bake for Good Program is King Arthur Baking Company's free outreach program for students in grades 4-12. The program has three goals, learn, bake, and share. Students gain basic baking skills by learning the math and science of baking yeast bread. With ingredients and materials from King Arthur, they bake the recipe themselves and then share half of what they bake as an act of kindness. Instruction for the program is available with live demonstrations (in-person at a school or virtual from our studio classroom), or via instructional video and lesson plans for FCS and Culinary classes. Nation-wide, the program serves over 60,000 students each year. In addition, through training, community outreach, and teacher professional development, the Bake for Good team works with key partner organizations and supports larger Marketing Team initiatives. Learn more at www.kingarthurbaking.com/bakeforgood.

The Position: The Bake for Good (BFG) Instructor works with the BFG Manager to implement school and community programs that fulfill King Arthur's vision to inspire and share the joy of baking, building stronger and healthier communities. This position works with the BFG team to expand outreach to new, young bakers. The BFG Instructor is responsible for teaching Bake for Good presentations, managing applications, communicating with applicants, and shipping materials. The individual in this role participates in conference presentations, teacher training (train the trainer) and other events.

The Benefits: Yes, we have the regular "stuff" - medical, dental, vision, company paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off to rest, paid holidays to have fun, a 401(K) with a company match. But here's what makes us different: 40 paid volunteer hours a year, profit sharing*, participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)* and knowing that those working with you are dedicated and engaged co-employee owners that believe in you and your extraordinary abilities to move us all forward.

The Location: Hybrid combining working from home, and onsite in White River Junction VT. Ideal candidates will be located within a 2-3-hour drive of our offices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and teaches BFG demonstrations both virtual and in person.

• Coordinates their own travel for in-school teaching,

• Orders supplies for in- person and virtual classes.

• Collaborates with the BFG Manager regarding scheduling, materials updates, and planning.

• Collaborates on developing assets for social media and web pages.

• Presents at teacher conferences and other venues to promote the Bake for Good program.

• Supports strategic partnerships through Train the Trainer sessions and other support as needed.

• Travel will include 4-6 multiday trips (3-5 days that may include flying) and 8-10 short trips (1-2 day) trips that may include an overnight.

Minimum job requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years teaching experience.

• Comfortable in front of audiences of 50-250 middle school students, both in-person and virtually.

• Comfortable with solo traveling and making travel arrangements

• Strong organizational skills, able to work independently and efficiently with attention to detail

• Calm and efficient problem solver

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Warm manner and comfortable speaking with people on the phone

• Familiarity with school culture (school schedules, role of front office and custodian, etc.)

• Degree in baking or culinary arts not required, but baking know-how and interest a plus

• Basic knowledge of Excel, Google Sheets, Proficient in Microsoft, Facebook/Instagram platforms, with comfort conducting virtual teaching sessions

Success factors/competencies for this role

• Open to change, recommends actions for continuous improvement

• Thinks and acts strategically, understands how their role contributes to larger outcome

• Provides exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers

• Sets high standards for oneself, meet deadlines

• Learns from mistakes, is receptive to feedback

• Effective communicator, listens and respects others' points of view

• Participates in team problem solving and decision making

• Maintains a positive attitude

• Is community minded - gets involved, volunteers

Physical requirements/work environment

• Physical requirements

• Able to lift 50-60 lbs. (baking box)

• Able to travel to, set up, deliver, and break down 2 teaching demonstrations per day for multiple days in a row

• Able to travel long distances via plane, car, or other mode of transportation

• Have a valid driver's license

• Meets requirements to rent a car (such as age minimum, etc.)

• Work environment

• Hybrid, working onsite in the BFG studio when teaching virtual classes. Able to work offsite when not teaching and completing other work duties.

• Travel Expectations:

• 4-6 multi day trips per year that are 3-5 days in length, may include plane travel

• 8-10 short trips per year that are 1 -2 days in length, may include an overnight

It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive and safe work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors. As a proud Benefit Corporation, King Arthur Baking expects our employees to adhere to company-wide green norms and remain educated on company impact campaigns.

There's room at our table for you!  Apply today.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law. King Arthur Baking Company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to participate in both the application process and during employment. Such individuals are encouraged to seek accommodations to allow them to apply for a position, participate in the application process, and meet the essential functions and requirements of the position.

• Amounts vary based on achievement of financial targets. Participation based on hire date and program entry date.