Americorps 2022-2023
nutrition program educator position
Be part of our AmeriCorps team as our Nutrition Program Educator!
Teach cooking, eating, and nutrition education to K-6 students - help create a love of healthy eating that will last a lifetime. Serve with teachers, farmers, food educators and volunteers who strive to enrich the South Whidbey School District’s robust farm program and connect it to culinary and nutrition education.
Since 2014, the South Whidbey School Farms Program has grown fresh vegetables using organic practices integrated with garden-based curriculum linked to Common Core and Next Generation Science standards. Our robust farm-to-classroom program is a specialist farm science class taught to 650 students K-6 at the SW Elementary School weekly and 50 students in farm elective and CTE Agriculture daily at the SW High School. The students are the farmers, and their school farm-grown produce is delivered to the cafeteria for school lunches; it's used in culinary classes and a snack program, and it's enthusiastically eaten at the farm by students!
The South Whidbey School Farms Program partners with Whidbey Island Nourishes (WIN - a volunteer-powered, nonprofit organization dedicated to nourishing youth on South Whidbey) to teach culinary and nutrition lessons and distribute a healthy snack program. The snack program delivers fresh fruit and vegetable snacks every day to classrooms and uses produce harvested from the School Farm as much as possible. The culinary classes teach students core cooking skills, focusing on seasonal eating that inspires a deeper connection to the land where they live and the food they are growing at the school farm.
NUTRITION PROGRAM EDUCATOR (one position available)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Term of service: September 1, 2022 – July 15, 2023 (40 hours/week)
More specific information about stipend and educational award is available on the Washington Service Corps website.
We work with members to secure affordable housing in the community.
View the position listing on the AmeriCorps website HERE.
Please send your resume and a cover letter to Melinda Gardiner, Whidbey Island Nourishes Executive Director, whidbeyislandnourishes@gmail.com
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will hire promptly when the right candidate comes along.
Contact us promptly if you are inspired to join our team!
Teach cooking, eating, and nutrition education to K-6 students - help create a love of healthy eating that will last a lifetime. Serve with teachers, farmers, food educators and volunteers who strive to enrich the South Whidbey School District’s robust farm program and connect it to culinary and nutrition education.
Since 2014, the South Whidbey School Farms Program has grown fresh vegetables using organic practices integrated with garden-based curriculum linked to Common Core and Next Generation Science standards. Our robust farm-to-classroom program is a specialist farm science class taught to 650 students K-6 at the SW Elementary School weekly and 50 students in farm elective and CTE Agriculture daily at the SW High School. The students are the farmers, and their school farm-grown produce is delivered to the cafeteria for school lunches; it's used in culinary classes and a snack program, and it's enthusiastically eaten at the farm by students!
The South Whidbey School Farms Program partners with Whidbey Island Nourishes (WIN - a volunteer-powered, nonprofit organization dedicated to nourishing youth on South Whidbey) to teach culinary and nutrition lessons and distribute a healthy snack program. The snack program delivers fresh fruit and vegetable snacks every day to classrooms and uses produce harvested from the School Farm as much as possible. The culinary classes teach students core cooking skills, focusing on seasonal eating that inspires a deeper connection to the land where they live and the food they are growing at the school farm.
NUTRITION PROGRAM EDUCATOR (one position available)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach engaging age-appropriate cooking skills and nutrition education to K-8 grade students.
- Connect students on the Farm and in the classroom to seasonal, vegetable-forward eating opportunities.
- Implement the snack program at the South Whidbey Elementary School (coordinate produce procurement, prep, and delivery).
- Lead three healthy snack events over the course of the school year that will creatively challenge students to try new flavors and create excitement about eating healthy.
- Support the School Farm team as needed.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience and comfort working with children aged Kindergarten – 8th grade.
- Nutrition background, cooking experience or a love of fresh food.
- Creativity and flexibility to teach students.
- Experience/comfort in communicating, leading and directing others.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to problem solve and communicate.
- Self-directed and able to work independently as well as with a team.
- Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor.
Term of service: September 1, 2022 – July 15, 2023 (40 hours/week)
More specific information about stipend and educational award is available on the Washington Service Corps website.
We work with members to secure affordable housing in the community.
View the position listing on the AmeriCorps website HERE.
Please send your resume and a cover letter to Melinda Gardiner, Whidbey Island Nourishes Executive Director, whidbeyislandnourishes@gmail.com
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will hire promptly when the right candidate comes along.
Contact us promptly if you are inspired to join our team!
AmeriCorps is an opportunity for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve their communities and their country through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups to address critical needs. It's a chance to apply your skills and energy toward helping others and strengthening the organizations that make a positive difference in the lives of Americans.
