Nutrition Educator

About the role

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ), a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York, seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Nutrition Educator to support its K-12 programming.

Responsibilities

• Carry out curriculum-based nutrition education classes/workshops for students in grades Pre-K through 12th grade
• Facilitate cooking lessons to teach students healthy recipes, cooking techniques, kitchen tools and equipment, and safety
• Maintain a positive classroom environment conducive to learning, creativity, safety, and fun
• For those working with students in Pre-K - grade 2, incorporate songs, puppet shows, arts and crafts, and a variety of creative approaches to teach healthy eating
• Advocate healthier eating for students, families, and staff
• Provide clear classroom instructions, including learning objectives and transitions
• Provide consistent motivation, enthusiasm, and role modeling for healthy lifestyle choices
• Support the site-based Healthy Harlem team in implementing program components related to health education and physical activity
• Document student activities, participation, and services provided
• Gather measurements for height, weight, and the PACER fitness test
• Attend in-house professional development trainings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, food studies, culinary arts, public health, community health, or a related health & wellness field
• Experience implementing hands-on nutrition education and cooking activities in school-based, after-school, camp, and/or community-based settings
• Proficient in nutrition concepts and cooking skills
• Excellent classroom management and presentation skills
• Comfortable working in various urban settings and with diverse populations
• Team-oriented with strong organizational and collaborative skills
• Animated, energetic spirit and a positive, resilient attitude
• Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities with the ability to respond effectively to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles

What You'll Do

• Conduct curriculum-based nutrition education classes/workshops for students, in grades Pre-K through 12th grade
• Facilitate cooking lessons to teach students healthy recipes, cooking techniques, kitchen tools and equipment, and safety
• Maintain a positive classroom environment conducive to learning, creativity, safety, and fun
• For those working with students in Pre-K - grade 2, incorporate songs, puppet shows, arts and crafts, and a variety of creative approaches to teach healthy eating
• Advocate healthier eating for students, families, and staff
• Provide clear classroom instructions, including learning objectives and transitions
• Provide consistent motivation, enthusiasm, and role modeling for healthy lifestyle choices
• Support the site-based Healthy Harlem team in implementing program components related to health education and physical activity
• Document student activities, participation, and services provided
• Gather measurements for height, weight, and the PACER fitness test
• Attend in-house professional development trainings

Commitment

• After-school programming: Minimum of 20 hours per week, with at least 4 hours per day
• Summer programming: Expect to work 40 hours per week

Benefits

• Full-time benefits include career advancement, paid sick leave, employee referral bonus, physical wellness discounts, commuter benefits, and additional benefits (discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more)

Pay

The salary range for this position is $30.00-$35.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Fall & Spring: Monday-Friday, between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM (exact hours determined by site location)
• Summer: Monday-Friday, between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM (exact hours determined by program needs)

Qualifications

• Full availability during the assigned hours is essential for this role

Skills

• Dynamic, energetic educator
• Passionate about the mission of Harlem Children's Zone
• Effective in classroom management and presentation skills
• Comfortable working in various urban settings and with diverse populations
• Team-oriented with strong organizational and collaborative skills
• Positive, resilient attitude
• Adaptable to changes in assignments and priorities

Benefits

• Part-time benefits include career advancement, paid sick leave, employee referral bonus, physical wellness discounts, commuter benefits, and additional benefits (discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more)

Pay Range

$30.00-$35.00 per hour

Schedule

• Fall & Spring: Monday-Friday, between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM (exact hours determined by site location)
• Summer: Monday-Friday, between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM (exact hours determined by program needs)