Nutrition Assistant

Location

Jonesboro, AR | United States

Job description

MAKE AN IMPACT. CHANGE LIVES. END POVERTY.

JOIN ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING: BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR SUCCESS.

At Arkansas Early Learning (AEL), we believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed, no matter their circumstances. AEL was established to serve the most vulnerable children ages birth to five and their families throughout the State of Arkansas. We provide transformational learning programs to vulnerable children within a childcare setting. We offer FREE Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K childcare/daycare programs serving 11 counties with numerous centers across the state of Arkansas. AEL is more than just daycare! We are educators, even as early as 6 weeks old we are implementing an education curriculum.

Being on our team at Arkansas Early Learning means you are passionate about a career helping children and your community. You can make a difference every day in a child's life here. We are looking for people who share our purpose and mission, which is to build a stronger community by empowering children and families with skills essential to their success and to provide transformational learning programs to help children and families develop the skills essential to their social competency. Do you have the right purpose to help them unleash their full potential while unleashing your own?

NOW HIRING A NUTRITION Assistant:

The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting the Nutrition Manager with overall design and implementation of annual plans related to the nutrition needs of children and families supported by AEL, supports the Nutrition Manager with the creation of developmentally appropriate nutrition education curriculum and provides service area expertise and oversight on an ongoing scheduled basis.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or GED.
• 2 yrs of food service management experience and/or an equivalent of an associate's degree in a related field preferred.

Skills

• Ability to communicate ideas and instructions orally and in writing.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, use and create spreadsheets,
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general health journals and technical procedures.
• Possess organizational skills
• Moderate computer and software knowledge. Google Suite, Microsoft Office, etc.

Position Requirements

• Must have a working telephone, cell phone or pager.
• Must have a valid Driver's License with immediate access to a legally insured vehicle.
• Must be able to drive an automobile, full size pick-up, and a van.
• Must at least have auto liability insurance and must keep it current.
• Must be willing to travel.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Arkansas Early Learning offers a set fulltime schedule with weekends off, 33 PAID days off the first year, competitive pay with paid training and a benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life and more.

Are you interested in making a difference in the development and growth of the youth in your community? APPLY TODAY!!

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to serve the needs of children and families throughout the State of Arkansas.

EOE STATEMENT: Arkansas Early Learning is an equal employment opportunity employer and selects the best-matched individual for the job, based upon job-related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.

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Salary

$14 - $15 per hour