Nutrition Educator

Harlem Childrens Zone•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 our K-12 programming. The Nutrition Educator will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. The Nutrition Educator will be a part of site-based teams that are dedicated to implementing Healthy Harlem programming at respective after-school sites and report to the health coordinator. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, energetic educator who conducts nutrition and cooking lessons for students and caregivers.

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

Responsibilities

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