Kid Zone

Nutrition and/or Physical Activity Educator

• Program Dates:
  • School Year Program: School Year Program: August 6 - December 21, 2007 and January 7 - May 23, 2008
  • Summer Enrichment Program: May 28 - July 25, 2008
• Program Hours:
  • Afternoon: 2:00-6 p.m. with either Wednesday or Friday Early Release once a week from 12:30-6 p.m.
  • Summer: 6:30am-12:45pm or 11:45am-6pm, 9am-6pm or 8am-5pm
• Additional Information:
  • School Year:  All schools have either a Wednesday or Friday early release once a week.
  • Some paid evening trainings required.
• Rate of Pay:
  • 5 days a week = $11.05/hour.
  • 3 - 4 days a week only or not available for at least one early release day = $9.95 hour.
• Experience and Training:
  • Good knowledge of teaching methods and procedures including ability to plan, organize and teach nutrition and/or physical activity.
  • Must have a positive personality and strong child management skills.
  • Good speaking and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with children, families, coworkers, and Community Services Department staff.
  • Education or strong interest in nutrition and/or physical activity is highly desirable.
  • Must meet AZ Department of Health Services Child Day Care Center 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 Community Education Coordinator):
  • Planning, organizing, and teaching a nutrition and/or physical activity instructional class to as many as 20 children in grades K-5 at a time.
  • Working with and implementing Nutrition Network Grant objectives by organizing and teaching nutrition and physical fitness lessons at 11 after-school programs.
  • Developing and implementing nutrition and/or physical activity plans prior to the start of each instructor session.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with children, parents, school staff and other community members.
  • Maintain discipline, safety and control of class participants.
  • Maintain an environment which promotes cooperation, learning and enjoyment.
  • Encourage high participation of students and track attendance of each class.
  • Assist Program Manager and the site staff in their implementation of on going nutrition and physical activity education at each site.
• 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 18 years of age.
  • Must attain Food Service Worker Card upon hire (prior to working at sites).
  • Must be CPR/ 1st Aid certified within 30 days of hire.
  • 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 and/or Physical Activity Educator

Application Packet

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