Nutrition Educator
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in nutrition, food studies, culinary arts, public health, community health, or a related health and wellness field.
- Experience implementing hands-on nutrition education and cooking activities in school-based, after-school, camp, or community-based settings.
- Proficiency in nutrition concepts and cooking skills.
- Classroom management and presentation skills.
- Comfort working in various urban settings and with diverse populations.
- Organizational and collaborative skills.
- Ability to adapt to changes in assignments and priorities and respond effectively to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles.
- Availability to work five days per week during the assigned fixed schedule, with consistent attendance; scheduling accommodations are unavailable.
- After-school programming requires a minimum of 20 hours per week, with at least 4 hours per day; summer programming requires 40 hours per week.
- Conduct curriculum-based nutrition education classes and workshops for students in Pre-K through 12th grade.
- Facilitate cooking lessons teaching healthy recipes, cooking techniques, kitchen tools and equipment, and safety.
- Maintain a positive classroom environment conducive to learning, creativity, safety, and fun.
- For students in Pre-K through grade 2, incorporate songs, puppet shows, arts and crafts, and other 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.
About the company
Harlem Children’s Zone coordinates a place-based set of programs across early childhood through adulthood in Harlem to help children and families thrive. It operates directly through schools, community centers, and outreach to deliver education, career pathways, health and wellness, and family supports. Programs are integrated, meaning services at different stages coordinate for each family, rather than one-off initiatives. This approach distinguishes HCZ from peers by offering a wraparound, long-term support system in a single community, focusing on mobility and prosperity rather than only schooling. The goal is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty by creating opportunities in education, work, and life for residents of Harlem.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1970
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 Wealth Builds CSAs are live, with Ascensus and New York's 529 Program.
- HCZ opened Promise Academy II Elementary at 70 East 112th Street, expanding capacity.
- HCZ reports active hiring in 2026, with about 1,530 employees and 104 postings.
What critics are saying
- July 2026 fraud indictments stole $288,529 from HCZ; controls need tightening immediately.
- Wealth Builds depends on $300 million fundraising; a shortfall stalls expansion beyond Harlem.
- Scaling to ten cities strains execution, and charter politics can choke funding by 2027.
What makes Harlem Children's Zone unique
- HCZ runs cradle-to-career schooling, health, and family services inside a 97-block Harlem footprint.
- Wealth Builds pairs $500 CSAs with financial education, internships, and family wealth-building incentives.
- HCZ combines charter schools with social services, unlike standalone nonprofits or pure-school operators.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Wellness Program
- Hybrid Work Options
- Employee Discounts