Provide guidance related to special diets (medical documentation, special diet purchases, special diet menus, etc.);
In collaboration with the Program Chef, develop and implement Individual Nutrition Plans for children with dietary restrictions;
Work with DREAM’s Kitchen team to develop and/or refine menus especially for children switch special diets;
Ensure that all staff understand children’s special dietary needs;
Ensure that all classrooms have up to date food allergy lists that include food substitutions for children with special diets;
In collaboration with the Program Chef, provide input on policies and procedures for assessing a child’s nutritional status;
Provide nutrition education and training to both staff and families;
In collaboration with Program Chef, effectively coordinate with others to maintain nutrition requirements documentation and follow up;
Manage time effectively to optimize hours;
Additional duties related to the area of nutrition, as requested.
Registered Dietitian or Licenced Nutritionist (Bachelor’s and Master’s from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), completed an ACEND-accredited, supervised practice program at a health care facility, community agency, or a food service corporation, passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)’s national exam);
Bilingual (Spanish/English), highly preferred;
Significant experience working with families of children ages 0-5 in low-income communities supporting their health, nutrition, and wellness goals;
Significant experience providing training to staff who work with children ages 0-5;
Excellent written and verbal communication;
A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community;
Background checks required to work in our buildings.
The Nutritionist will provide nutrition consultation services at the rate of roughly 10 hours per month, flexibility based on the needs of the program.
This is a primarily remote position, with some on-site work (such as to provide training to staff or families) required.
$30-40/hour
Annual agreement with potential for renewal
Originally founded as Harlem RBI, DREAM traces its beginnings to 1991, when a group of volunteers transformed an abandoned, garbage-strewn lot into two baseball diamonds for the youth of East Harlem. Over three decades later, we serve thousands of children across East Harlem and the Bronx through a network of free DREAM Charter Schools and afterschool and summer programming.
From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
