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Nutrition and Wellness Coordinator
$57k-76k (estimate)
Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education
2 Weeks Ago
Western School of Science and Technology is Hiring a Nutrition and Wellness Coordinator Near Phoenix, AZ
Western School of Science and Technology exists to transform Maryvale by improving low-income west Phoenix students’ opportunities for advancement in the new, global, technological economy by providing needed preparation for the academic rigors of college graduation leading to career success.
Job Title: Nutrition and Wellness Coordinator
Job Type: Full-time, 12-month contract
Reports to: Operations Director
Staff to manage: N/A
Department: Operations
Location: On campus (Not eligible for remote work)
Starting Salary: $36,270.47 - $49,487.13
Here's what we're primarily looking for in a team member:
- Strong commitment to our college-bound mission and core values (Achievement, Innovation, Respect, Responsibility, Relevance)
- Passion for working with families living in urban Phoenix communities
Benefits of working at Western:
- 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision monthly premiums covered; 50% of dependent medical, dental, and vision monthly premiums covered.
- Qualification for 3% employer-match safe harbor 401(k) (Eligible 90 days after employment)
- Monthly allowance for supplemental insurance
- Monthly allowance for Health Savings Account
- Paid Parental Leave (Eligible after 12 months of employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- $250 toward personalized professional development.
- School Laptop
- 11 days of paid time off, 5 days of sick leave per year (PTO accrued over time)
- All supplies and materials for your department will be provided by Western. Staff are not expected to pay out of pocket for any needed items.
The following are the critical skills, beliefs, and experiences requisite of an effective team member at Western:
- Former experience in this field
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Valid State of Arizona “IVP” Fingerprint Clearance Card (or acquired prior to employment)
- CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Superior knowledge of education laws and regulations
- Demonstrates taking personal ownership for his or her own development; growth mindset
- Preference will be given to individuals who have experience working in the target community or in a demographically-similar community and prior experience in a similar role
- Bilingual- Spanish (Required)
General Description:
The Student Nutrition and Wellness Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the food service program and wellness program, including nutrition and serving as the School’s Health Aide.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Nutrition Services 30%
- Oversee all aspects of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program including inspections, vendor management, kitchen cleanliness, supply orders, meal coordination
- Provide applications for meal benefits to each household and approve and/or deny applications for meal benefits under the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs. (NOT applicable during Provision 2)
- Take meal counts at point of service, conduct a monthly edit of meal counts, and submit claims for reimbursement
- Assist in the monitoring and review of meal program procedures in order to maintain compliance with the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program guidelines.
- Put into operation accommodations for children with special dietary needs.
- Maintain food service equipment, nutrition technology and information systems
- Maintain necessary files and records.
- Plan meal service for special school sponsored activities for students
- Coordinate the marketing of the child nutrition programs through a variety of media
Student Wellness 60%
- Provide basic first aid, administer medications, monitor illness and injury and notify parents of concerns. Contact 911 in emergency situations.
- Lead Chronic Health Illness process & communicate to appropriate staff
- Record daily health office visits in the school’s computerized student information system.
- Maintain student health files
- Complete and process all accident and head injury reports
- Communicate with families, and staff regarding student health related concerns.
- Attend yearly training/reviews including diabetes review, medication administration, Diastat/seizure, Narcan and Epi-pen training.
- Maintain immunization records per state requirements, send out referrals and exclusion letters as needed, monitor immunizations in process
- Organize and complete vision and hearing screenings on students as required by the State
- Enter all screening results into school’s information system, send out referrals
- Assist counselors with 504 plans (medical accommodations)
- Cleaning the health office, maintaining equipment and ordering supplies
Community Wellness (10%)
- Organize quarterly school-wide health initiatives/events to engage families
- Gather health-field volunteer opportunities for students
- Compile medical resources for families
- Develop and maintain health community partnerships:
- Attend Football and soccer games as athletic trainer (can be in lieu of 2 events in contract, additional PTO, or compensation)
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Establishes and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with others.
- Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective disciplinary program.
- Models district standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Meets schedules and deadlines.
- Plans and organizes work.
- Follow through with directives.
- Performs a wide variety of specialized tasks; interprets and applies rules and regulations
- Applies knowledge of school law and district policy.
- Operates office equipment including a computer with a variety of software
- Creates an environment where children from diverse backgrounds are comfortable and experience success.
- Build relationships with families.
- Completes work before deadlines despite constant interruptions.
- Reads, interprets, applies, and explains rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Maintains consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.
- Demonstrates knowledge of correct English grammar and usage.
- Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
- Maintains a safe and orderly learning/working environment.
- Uses effective interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy.
Physical Demands:
- Hear and speak to make presentations and exchange information in person and on the telephone.
- Communicate so others will be able to understand conversation.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper.
- See to read, prepare documents and reports, and to monitor students.
- Able to return to a task after interruption
- Sit or stand for extended periods of time, in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Stamina to work a full day and then supervise evening events or attend meetings.
- Work at a desk, conference table, small student classroom table, or in meetings in various configurations.
- Hear and understand speech at normal levels.
- Kneel, bend at the waist, and reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects.
- Move throughout campus including climbing step ladders, stairs, bleachers and hallways, indoors and outdoors
With Reasonable Accommodations:
The Nutrition and Wellness Coordinatoris expected to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations, as required by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and we welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all qualifications but bring unique perspectives and experiences. Your unique qualities and perspectives are valuable assets that contribute to the richness of our school community. We encourage all interested individuals to apply and be part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Veterans and Teach for America alum are encouraged to apply.
Western: CFA is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
SALARY
$57k-76k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/25/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/23/2024
WEBSITE
western.cfacademy.school
HEADQUARTERS
PHOENIX, AZ
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
2012
CEO
JESSICA MAKOWSKE
REVENUE
$5M - $10M
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
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