Mobile Lab Food Educator (Part time hourly) REED Foundation Grant

Ramapo College of New Jersey • Mahwah, NJ

329d • $15 - $36

About The Position

Under the direction of the AVP Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs (PI of the grant), the position is responsible for the development and implementation of education programs using the Mobile Food Laboratory (MFL) for students in the K-12 educational environment at participating schools and at the Meadowlands Environment Center (MFL home base) and for visiting groups from the community. The role includes conducting programs for educators and other special programs as required. This is a part-time position with an hourly pay rate between $15 to $36/hr, with hours and days defined by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree or equivalency as determined by the appointing authority.
• One year professional experience related to the functions of the position or equivalency as determined by the appointing authority.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of STEAM topics related to healthy eating and food science.
• Knowledge of food preparation, biology, and chemistry, and issues surrounding healthy food availability.
• Familiarity with NGSS and State Content Standards.
• Innovative teaching techniques/strategies.
• Ability to conduct classes outdoors under varied conditions.
• Research and develop new programs for school groups and the general public.
• Demonstrated computer literacy/knowledge of current educational technology.
• Assist in the production of literature for program use.

Responsibilities

• Implement educational programs and enhance lesson plans correlated to State and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) delivered using the MFL.
• Facilitate teacher-training workshops using the MFL; develop and implement traveling programs to schools, nursing homes, libraries, and hospitals.
• Respond to public inquiries following established guidelines and contribute to team effort by completing tasks on an as-needed basis.
• Establish liaison and maintain cooperative working relationships with MEC staff whose functions impact assigned responsibilities.
• Consult with supervisor on a regular basis to report progress on assignments, report problems, and resolve issues.
• Wear designated uniform shirts when presenting a program to school groups and the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree