Nutrition Educator

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food studies, culinary arts or a related field

Who you are

• 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 12
• 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

Schedule

• On-Site (Monday-Friday)
• A Cut Above : 3 PM- 7 PM
• High School, After-School : 3 PM-7 PM
• Promise Academy, After-School : 3 PM- 7 PM
• Peacemaker Program : 2 PM- 6 PM
• Attend Healthy Harlem training on the first Wednesday of every month

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families and our staff thrive.

Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below.

Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include :

• Career advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The hourly rate for this position is $25-$30 per hour.