Kid Zone

Nutrition Instructor I

• Program Dates:
  • School Year Program: School Year Program: August 6 - December 21, 2007 and January 7 - May 23, 2008
  • Summer Enrichment Program: May 28th - July 25, 2008
• Program Hours:
  • Afternoon: 2:45-6 p.m. with either Wednesday or Friday Early Release once a week from 12:30-6 p.m. This position is not required to work these Early Release days.
  • Summer: 6 hours a day with specific schedule decided upon hire
• Additional Information:
  • School Year:  All schools have either a Wednesday or Friday early release once a week.
  • Nutrition Educator l must be available Monday through Friday, five days a week. There are no exceptions.
  • Some paid training required.
  • This position is eligible for promotion to Nutrition Educator ll upon successful completion of required experience, positive evaluations, and availability of Educator ll position.
• Rate of Pay:
  • Starting wage is $7.75/$8.50 hour. Nutrition Instructor I works 5 days a week.
• Experience and Training:
  • Requires some experience working in an organized recreation, child care, or school program with elementary age children.
  • Must possess the ability to plan, organize, and implement centers focused on nutrition and physical fitness for school-age children.
  • Must be able to organize and manage paperwork including contact tallies and evaluations for lessons.
  • Must have a positive personality, willingness to learn and child management skills.
  • Must have good speaking/communication skills and the ability to work effectively with children, families, coworkers, and Community Services Department staff.
  • Must meet AZ Department of Health Services Child Day Care Center Assistant Teacher-Caregiver requirements.
  • Requires successful completion of required selection process, successful completion of background investigation and verification of identity and work authorization.
• Essential Job Functions (completed under the supervision of the Nutrition Coordinator and Community Education Coordinator):
  • Working with and implementing Nutrition Network Grant objectives by assisting Nutrition Educator ll teaching nutrition and physical fitness lessons at 11 after-school programs. This position rotates to a new site every 2-weeks.
  • Create and implement independent learning centers related to nutrition and physical activity daily.
  • Completing supply orders, posters and center signs for activities.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with children, parents, school staff and other community members.
  • Assist in maintaining safety and control of class participants.
  • Assist in maintaining an environment which promotes cooperation, learning and enjoyment.
  • Encourage high participation of students and track attendance of each class.
  • Assist in maintaining facility by keeping it clean, organized, & secure. 
  • Help with daily site duties such as set-up and take-down (lifting and carrying).
• Requirements:
  • Submit name, complete addresses and phone numbers of six references.
  • Submit proof of negative TB/Tine test and MMR Immunization or inoculation.
  • Must undergo fingerprint check.
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Must attain Food Service Worker Card upon hire (prior to working at sites).
  • Must attend our paid new employee orientation and trainings (prior to working at sites).
  • Nutrition Program provides 2 staff shirts to instructors. More shirts may be purchased upon hire.

Arizona Department of Health Services Qualifications

Nutrition Instructor l

Application Packet

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