Nutrition Educator

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Paid sick leave

Employee referral bonus

Wellness discounts

Commuter benefits

Travel discounts

Job summary

Harlem Children’s Zone is seeking a Nutrition Educator to join our site-based Healthy Harlem teams, delivering nutrition education and cooking lessons for students and caregivers in K‑12 after-school programming. The role emphasizes hands-on activities, healthy eating advocacy, and a collaborative team environment.

The educator conducts curriculum-based classes, supports health education and physical activity components, maintains classroom safety, and participates in professional development.

Qualifications

• Hands-on nutrition education and cooking instruction experience.
• Excellent classroom management and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with diverse urban populations.
• Team-oriented with strong organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct curriculum-based nutrition education classes/workshops for students from Pre-K through 12th grade.
• Facilitate cooking lessons to teach healthy recipes and kitchen safety.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and fun.
• Incorporate activities for Pre-K–Grade 2 students (songs, puppets, arts & crafts).
• Advocate healthier eating for students, families, and staff.
• Provide clear instructions with learning objectives and transitions.
• Document student activities and progress.
• Gather height, weight, and PACER fitness measurements.
• Attend in-house professional development trainings.

Education

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

Job description

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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• 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

Schedule

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.

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.

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.