Nutrition Program Assistant Jobs in Adrian, MI (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
Head Start
Date Posted:
8/5/2026
Location:
Drager Early Education Center
Closing Date:
Until Filled
DAYS/HOURS
Monday - Friday
40 Hours Per Week
240 Work Days Per Year
PAY RATE
$57,352
BENEFITS
Eligible for Full Family Insurance Coverage
20 Paid Leave Days
11 Paid Holidays
SUMMARY
Responsible for ensuring that Health & Nutrition Services are provided to all program children and families in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and Federal EPSDT standards. Provide education on health and nutritional standards to staff, families, and children in the program. Responsible for the oversight of nutritional practices and standards of service in alignment with CACFP requirements including child meal planning. Embodies the Head Start mission statement, "Head Start promotes the school readiness of young children from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development", through research-based, high-quality comprehensive services.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Head Start Health & Nutrition Manager reports to the Head Start Director or designee.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Must have regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
2. Develops and reviews program policies, procedures, and systems in Health, Nutrition, and Safety service areas.
3. Participates in and is responsible for program planning, ongoing monitoring, and record keeping and reporting; including data monitoring of all Head Start Performance Standards and State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Rules in relation to health, nutrition, and EPSDT requirements.
4. Responsible for accessing immunization records from the health department and communicable disease reporting.
5. Collaborates with community agencies and organizations to ensure health and nutrition services are utilized for program children and families.
6. Collaborates with the community partners and the APS School Nurse.
7. Facilitates new employee orientation and training as applicable to the position.
8. Oversees direct health services for high-risk children and families. This includes health screenings, referrals, and case management services of medical, dental and nutritional concerns.
9. Communicates directly with staff, children, and families, and collaborates with community partners, in relation to direct health needs affecting program children.
10. Ensures the execution and accuracy of Health Care Plans for program children.
11. Reviews all child health and nutrition forms, and creates corresponding health care plans as needed. Provides parent and staff education and support.
12. Reviews Growth Assessments and provides follow up and support, working with parents and staff to respond to issues.
13. Facilitates the Health and Mental Health Services Advisory Committee and Staff Wellness Committee.
14. Coordinates classroom nutrition lessons to children and nutrition training to staff and parents.
15. Develops program menus and ensures menu compliance in accordance with CACFP meal patterns and requirements.
16. Ensures emergency preparedness for Head Start and Early Head Start locations.
17. Plays an active role in annual and supplemental grant application preparation.
18. Attend meetings and program functions, as assigned.
19. Maintains positive relationships with staff, parents, program volunteers, and outside agencies.
20. Develops and maintains working relationships with peers to promote a positive work culture.
21. Participate in and provide support for the recruitment of eligible children and families to ensure continuous full enrollment.
22. Actively assist the program in reaching non-federal share/match (in kind) goals, in accordance with federal guidelines.
23. Maintains confidentiality.
24. Follows all Program, Board, and Policy Council policies, procedures, state laws and regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, and Michigan Child Care Licensing rules.
25. Performs other duties assigned by the Director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises Department Assistant and Health and Nutrition Assistant. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the employees. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the collective bargaining agreements and the district's policies and procedures.
REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelors in Health, Health Education, Healthcare Administration, Dietetics, Nutrition or Nursing
2. Experience working with at risk populations, preferred.
3. Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.
4. Two years' experience in a supervisory position.

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE EXPECTATIONS

1. Demonstrate the values and competencies of Professional Communication, Growth, Respect, Positive Relationships, and Accountability.
2. Maintain a motivated and positive attitude.
3. Support and inclusive work environment.
4. Ability to successfully collaborate and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
5. Actively seek professional and self-development.
6. Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality in all areas dealing with sensitive, protected, and confidential information.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Knowledge, skill and ability in the use of e-mail, internet, PowerPoint, spreadsheets and word-processing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is continuously required to interact with the public, frequently must work irregular or extended hours, is directly responsible for the safety-well-being and work output of others and must meet multiple demands from several people. The employee drives while performing the duties of this job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires ability to complete responsibilities which may include climbing multiple flights of stairs and functioning without air conditioning.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee is continuously required to interact with pregnant women, children and families.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Adrian Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in its policies, employment practices and programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, height, weight, marital or familial status, gender, disability, or national origin.