Head Start Nutrition Consultant at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking passionate registered dietitians with technical knowledge and experience to apply for the Head Start Nutrition Consultant position. Under general direction, the Head Start Nutrition Consultant provides technical expertise and consulting to the LACOE Head Start and Early Learning and its delegate agencies in essential areas of development and learning used by delegate agencies to establish school readiness goals for children, monitor children’s progress, align curricula, and conduct program planning; provides support in the content, structure, and delivery of nutrition services for children and families enrolled in the Early Head Start, Head Start and Early Learning programs; in coordination with the Head Start Delegate Liaison Team Leader, provides technical direction in the establishment of new nutrition programs, monitoring, redesigning, and updating of established programs, and staff development.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Education and Experience Education: A master’s degree in nutrition, public health administration, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification, from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Experience: Four years of experience administering or coordinating community nutrition, public health nutrition, or similar nutrition programs in a multi-site program, such as Head Start or a similar early childhood education program serving low income families, including at least two years’ experience in nutrition service administration. Additional Requirements: A Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is required. A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required. Hybrid remote schedules may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE may require employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Education and Experience Education: A master’s degree in nutrition, public health administration, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification, from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Experience: Four years of experience administering or coordinating community nutrition, public health nutrition, or similar nutrition programs in a multi-site program, such as Head Start or a similar early childhood education program serving low income families, including at least two years’ experience in nutrition service administration. Additional Requirements: A Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is required. A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required. Hybrid remote schedules may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE may require employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Application Deadline
2/5/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
1/19/2024
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$114,240 - $141,516 Annually
$114,240 - $141,516 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time