Nutrition and Wellness Teacher, Upward Bound Program

Wilkes Barre, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Wilkes University invites applicants for an open Nutrition and Wellness teaching position in the Upward Bound program. Upward Bound is a federally funded Trio program which provides support to high school students in career exploration and their preparation for college; ultimately in their higher education pursuits.

The successful candidate is responsible for implementing the academic component of the program by means of experiential and play-based learning. The ideal candidate will enhance students nutritional knowledge SEL and physical knowledge/activity/practices by challenging them to use critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills as well as other workplace readiness skills. A Bachelors degree in Education Health & Wellness or a related field is required.

Please note that this is only a part-time temporary position with a competitive hourly wage. Dates run from June 22nd through July 31st and classes are held twice a week Tuesdays and Thursdays (1:15 P.M. 2:30 P.M.).

To apply visit Please be sure to include a cover letter resume or curriculum vitae and three references.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability pregnancy sex/gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation marital or family status military or veteran status or genetic information.

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