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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for cake decorating instructor in the United States is $15.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Cake Decorating Instructor teaches students the techniques and skills needed to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods. They create lesson plans, demonstrate decorating methods, and provide hands-on guidance to help students improve their abilities. Instructors may work in culinary schools, community centers, or online platforms, catering to beginners and advanced learners alike. Their goal is to inspire creativity while ensuring students master piping, fondant work, and various decorating techniques.

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A typical day for a Cake Decorating Instructor involves preparing lesson plans, setting up demonstrations, and guiding students through hands-on decorating techniques. Instructors may also provide individualized feedback, answer questions, and adapt lesson content to suit various skill levels. Collaboration with other culinary staff, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and keeping up with current trends in cake decorating are also part of the role. This dynamic environment allows instructors to share their passion for cake artistry while helping students build confidence and creativity.

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To thrive as a Cake Decorating Instructor, a deep knowledge of cake decorating techniques, experience with various icings and fondant, and a background in pastry arts or culinary certification are essential. Familiarity with commercial kitchen tools, instructional design, and sometimes food safety certifications is typically required. Outstanding communication, patience, and an approachable teaching style set exceptional instructors apart. These skills ensure effective knowledge transfer, student engagement, and a safe, productive learning environment.

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Culinary Arts Instructor

Culinary Arts Instructor

After School Matters

Chicago, IL • On-site

Other

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After School Matters rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 193 rated education and training

Job description

Summary of Position: This is a part-time position scheduled for approximately 7.5 hours per week for 10 weeks. The Culinary Arts Instructor will be responsible for leading culinary arts programs After School Matters' spring session. The start date for this position will be January 13, 2026 and the end date will be May 16, 2026. 
Example of Culinary Arts programs include: 
  • Foundational Skills, Cooking and Baking, Cake Decorating

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Instructional: Plan and facilitate a 75-hour curriculum, including field trips and guest speakers
  • Create clear structure and support for teens, including agenda setting, creating group norms, and abide by ASMs supportive behavior management plan and incident reporting procedures
  • Lead the teens through the planning and implementation of an end of session demonstration of learning (showcase)
  • Administrative: Conduct teen interviews and select teens by the roster deadline, complete data entry including interview outcomes, daily attendance, teen checklist support, program reports, teen survey administration
  • Prepare program budgets in accordance with ASM guidelines
  • Ensure all workstations are sanitized before and after use, including cutting boards, counters, sinks, and equipment.
  • Monitor and enforce proper food safety practices, such as handwashing, correct storage temperatures, and prevention of cross-contamination.
  • Supervise teens at an average of 15:1, teens: instructor ratio
Instructors must have a program curriculum plan. See ASM Program Planner
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
  • Demonstrated practical knowledge of content area
  • Classroom management experience, preferred
  • Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders including teens, participants, parents, ASM program staff, vendors, etc
  • Intermediate computer skills, working in Google Suite
  • Cultural competence
 
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant content area etc. is preferred, high school diploma or GED required
  • Experience working in a field relevant to the content area is highly preferred
  • Experience teaching, specifically teens, if highly preferred
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion is required

Program schedule: 
  • Programs meet for approximately 7.5 hours per week, typically 3 days a week for 2.5 hours.
  • Preferred schedules are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday between the hours of 3pm – 7pm, hours vary on location availability
  • Spring programs will run from February 26, 2026, to May 9, 2026. The programs last for 10 weeks, Monday through Friday (after school hours) and/or Saturday and include 60-90 instructional hours (based on the program model). Additional hours are allotted for planning, recruitment, professional development and meetings.
 
Compensation: $20-27 salary/per hour, depending on applicable experience and education 
About Us: After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond.
ASM has engaged more than 450,000 Chicago teens and is the nation’s largest and most successful provider of after-school and summer programs for high school teens.
ASM offers paid apprenticeships led by professionals in the fields of arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our nationally respected youth development model has been replicated in cities across the country and earned us the City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including four ASM buildings: downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts and Orleans, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park. Currently, After School Matters’ annual operating budget is approximately $48M and employs approximately 500 staff across the organization.
EEO:  After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income. 
 

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