Nutrition and Wellness Teacher, Upward Bound Program
About The Position
Wilkes University invites applicants for an open Nutrition and Wellness teaching position in the Upward Bound program. Upward Bound is a federally funded Trio program, which provides support to high school students in career exploration and their preparation for college; ultimately, in their higher education pursuits. The successful candidate is responsible for implementing the academic component of the program by means of experiential and play-based learning. The ideal candidate will enhance students' nutritional knowledge, SEL, and physical knowledge/activity/practices by challenging them to use critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills, as well as other workplace readiness skills. A Bachelor's degree in Education, Health & Wellness, or a related field is required. Please note that this is only a part-time, temporary position with a competitive hourly wage. Dates run from June 22nd through July 31st, and classes are held twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays (1:15 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.). To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume, or curriculum vitae, and three references. Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Health & Wellness, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Implementing the academic component of the program by means of experiential and play-based learning.
- Enhancing students' nutritional knowledge, SEL, and physical knowledge/activity/practices by challenging them to use critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills, as well as other workplace readiness skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
