RESOURCES

important reminders

Allergies

We are a nut, peanut, and sesame-free program. Check all ingredient labels before bringing food to class.

Have your class roster and review allergies before each class. If you don’t have it, email us at info@icookafterschool.com.

TIME OFF

Submit time-off requests to your coordinator and info@icookafterschool.com at least 48 hours in advance and wait for confirmation.

Please be sure to receive a reply confirming the receipt of your request

Emergency Cancellations

For same-day emergencies, call your program coordinator and speak with them directly. Please be sure you receive a reply.

Training VIDEOS

GETTING STARTED

This video will cover:

Classroom Management
Structure
Tips on how to keep it fun
And much more

Sample class

This video will cover:

Pre-class preparation and station set-up
See how a class might run
Cleanliness
And much more

Allergies

Our Classes Are Always Nut Free

Always check ingredient labels to ensure products weren’t processed in facilities that handle peanuts or tree nuts.

You should receive a student roster with allergy information before class. If you don’t have it or have questions about an allergy or food item, contact your area coordinator.

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iCook Allergy Guide

This video will cover shopping for food, allergy guidelines, how to properly reading labels and more.

How our curriculum works

icook

iSTEAM

bonus videos

equipment

oven demo

blender demo

clean up tips

Employee toolkit

Educators' guide

The Educator's Guide covers the following:

Expectations
Classroom Management Tips
Our Policies and Procedures
FAQs and more

This is (almost) everything you need to know to succeed in the classroom.

Download

employee handbook

The Employee Handbook includes:

General company policies
Benefits, such as paid leave
State mandated regulations etc

Use this as your go-to guide for HR-related questions and understanding how the company operates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pay and Reimbursements

Payment Schedule: Reimbursements are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, which aligns with your regular pay schedule. You can find the details of your regular pay and reimbursements on your pay stub. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to your program coordinator.

Submission Deadline: All reimbursement requests must be submitted at least three days before a payday. Please refer to the pay calendar on the teacher portal.

Paylocity and HR

To find your onboarding tasks in Paylocity, follow these steps:

Log in to your Paylocity Account: Use your username and password to access your account.
Navigate to the "My Paylocity" Dashboard: Once logged in, you should be directed to your dashboard.
Click on the Bell Icon: The bell icon in the top-right corner will display a list of all your pending tasks.
Select a Task: Click on a task that needs completion. This will take you back to the initial onboarding page, where you can complete the task.

Complete Your Tasks: Follow the prompts to finish any required steps for your onboarding.

If you are locked out of your Paylocity account:

Wait for a bit: After multiple incorrect login attempts, Paylocity may lock your account temporarily. It should unlock after a short period (usually 15-30 minutes).
Reset your password: You can use the “Forgot your password?” option to reset it.
Contact support: If you remain locked out, you can contact HR at hr@icookafterschoo.com to have your password reset for you. Temporary passwords need to be used within 30 minutes.

General and Classroom

Your Program Coordinator will reach out about supplies before the class.

Cooking equipment is usually delivered to and stored at the school. If storage isn’t allowed, supplies will be shipped to your home via FedEx, and you'll need to bring them to and from class. iCook can provide a cart or wagon to help with transport.

Instructors are responsible for purchasing all fresh groceries and ingredients before class.

The curriculums for both Cooking and STEAM include a schedule of lessons based on the week of the year. Teachers need only follow the dates on the calendar to know what class to teach, with the exception of the First Class of Cooking, where the recipe is always the same First Class Recipe.

Additionally, we will send out reminder emails the Friday before the following week with information for the next week’s lessons.

We understand that things come up. As a courtesy, and to avoid inconvenience to schools and families, we ask that instructors provide a minimum one week notice if you are unavailable for a class you are scheduled for. One week is minimum but the more notice the better.

Not providing adequate notice may result in being removed from teaching staff.

If there is an unanticipated emergency, please contact your Program Coordinator ASAP when you know you cannot make it to your scheduled class. Teachers who do not show up for class risk putting students in danger and damaging our relationship with the school.

RESOURCES

important reminders

Allergies

TIME OFF

Submit time-off requests to your coordinator and info@icookafterschool.com at least 48 hours in advance and wait for confirmation.

Please be sure to receive a reply confirming the receipt of your request

Emergency Cancellations

Training VIDEOS

GETTING STARTED

Sample class

Allergies

Our Classes Are Always Nut Free

How our curriculum works

icook

iSTEAM

bonus videos

equipment

oven demo

blender demo

clean up tips

Employee toolkit

Educators' guide

employee handbook

Frequently Asked Questions

If I don’t teach the class, do I still get paid?

Why didn’t I get paid today?

When will I get reimbursed for groceries?

Where in Paylocity can I find my onboarding tasks?

My temporary password is no longer working. How do I get in?

I am locked out of my Paylocity account. What should I do?

How do I access my Tax Forms (W-2 or 1099)?

How will I receive supplies for iCook or iSTEAM classes?

How do I know what lesson to teach each week?

What if I need a day off or cannot teach one afternoon?

What should I do if I know I am running late for my class?

The classroom does not have a sink. What should I do?

How do I know if I child has allergies? What do I do if a child has an allergy?

RESOURCES

important reminders

Allergies

TIME OFF

Submit time-off requests to your coordinator and info@icookafterschool.com at least 48 hours in advance and wait for confirmation.

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Please be sure to receive a reply confirming the receipt of your request

Emergency Cancellations

Training VIDEOS

GETTING STARTED

Sample class

Allergies

Our Classes Are Always Nut Free

How our curriculum works

icook

iSTEAM

bonus videos

equipment

oven demo

blender demo

clean up tips

Employee toolkit

Educators' guide

employee handbook

Frequently Asked Questions

If I don’t teach the class, do I still get paid?

Why didn’t I get paid today?

When will I get reimbursed for groceries?

Where in Paylocity can I find my onboarding tasks?

My temporary password is no longer working. How do I get in?

I am locked out of my Paylocity account. What should I do?

How do I access my Tax Forms (W-2 or 1099)?

How will I receive supplies for iCook or iSTEAM classes?

How do I know what lesson to teach each week?

What if I need a day off or cannot teach one afternoon?

What should I do if I know I am running late for my class?

The classroom does not have a sink. What should I do?

How do I know if I child has allergies? What do I do if a child has an allergy?