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 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.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food studies, culinary arts, public health, community health, or a related health & wellness 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 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

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).

Commitment Requirements

• 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.
• Please note that the schedule is fixed, and consistent attendance is required. You must be available to work five days per week, and we are unable to offer scheduling accommodations. Full availability during the assigned hours is essential for this role.

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 salary range for this position is $30.00-$35.00 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.