Education Health Educator job description

Job brief

We are seeking a patient, honest, and kind Health Educator to join our school community. The ideal candidate will have a wealth of experience in nutrition and health education, as well as being a great communicator, who is patient and caring. The focus of the role will be to educate children at our school on how they can live a healthy, balanced lifestyle, consisting of diet, exercise, and other related subjects.

Responsibilities

• Work with all children within the school to either teach health classes or have one on one appointments with students to discuss their health and wellbeing.
• Regularly weigh students, and speak about their diets to monitor their weight and ensure they stay healthy.
• Educate children on good food, and foods that should be taken in moderation.
• Assist students with finding sports and exercise they love, along with helping them to get into extracurricular activities pertaining to sports and active time.
• Pay special attention to and care for any children who are severely under or overweight.
• Engage with parents where required, to offer advice and encouragement.
• Provide nutritional information to parents, students, and teachers.
• Write and provide reports on children’s health and well-being progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field
• Previous experience in a dietitian or nutritionist role would be an advantage
• Good listening skills
• Must pass an enhanced background check if one is required
• Patient, kind, and friendly in nature
• Excellent communication skills & problem-solving skills
• Good report writing skills
• Proficient with computer programs such as Microsoft Office