Rooted in the belief that food is medicine, CHEF® is a Culinary Health Education Program that teaches children and families basic nutrition and practical cooking skills, with the long-term goal of motivating individuals and communities to adopt and sustain healthier eating habits.  Conceived and created in San Antonio in 2017, CHEF offers a flexible, evidence-based approach to addressing the rising rates of diet-related chronic disease by providing engaging school-based programming to students (grades Pre-K through 12) promoting nutrition education and culinary skills training, and by facilitating increased access to healthy food.

We are looking for a Registered Dietitian and Curricula Writer to join our team as we continue to develop high-quality, evidence-based nutrition and culinary programming. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Dietitian and have experience writing nutrition education curricula for a variety of age groups and subject matter. She or He will be expected to embrace the CHEF® philosophy, understand the needs of the audiences we serve (students, teachers, general community), and translate that into engaging and effective curricula reflecting the current USDA guidelines. The curricula writer will also play a pivotal role in CHEF’s Instructor Training to facilitate program expansion. Finally, the curricula writer will be responsible for keeping abreast of educational trends and developments and incorporating that into curricula.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop CHEF® school and after-school curricula and content for assigned grade levels and subjects, adhering to state           (TEKS) and national standards
• Develop CHEF® curricula appropriate for specific adult populations (e.g. materials to be offered for workplace wellness         programs, community classes, etc.)
• Develop stand-alone instructional modules that can be offered for continuing education credit for dietitians, health care       providers, etc.
• Write instructional materials, including CHEF® lessons, step-by-step recipe demonstrations, teachers’ guides, family             engagement materials, and online content
• Work with CHEF® Advisory Council to ensure relevance, accuracy, and clarity of content
• Review and revise existing curricula as needed
• Serve as Lead Trainer for CHEF® -- coordinating and supervising training of new CHEF instructors
• Attend professional development workshops and conferences as needed
• Serve on curriculum committees and task forces
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders to implement curricula
• Monitor student progress and revise curriculum as needed to ensure student success
• Work with CHEF® Marketing Manager to develop blog articles, podcasts, etc.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field of education

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Registered Dietitian
• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, education, English, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional writing experience
• Experience developing curriculum for K-12 students
• Exceptional communication skills, including writing and oral presentations
• Ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and multitasking ability
• Experience with creating Continuing Education content
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing online curriculum
• Experience working with content management systems, WordPress, etc.

Send resumes and cover letters to info@chefsa.org.