Hiring: Food Literacy FacilitatorLocation: Kolkata
Engagement: Workshop-Based / Part-Time
Target Audience: School Students – Classes 1 to 9
About the RoleWe are looking for a passionate and engaging Food Literacy Facilitator / Child Food Educator based in Kolkata to conduct interactive food literacy workshops for school students from Classes 1 to 9.
The ideal candidate may be a Nutritionist, Dietitian, Food Educator, Child Nutrition Skilled or someone from a related field, but most importantly, should have hands-on experience conducting workshops, activities or educational sessions with children.
This is not a purely nutrition-focused role. We are specifically looking for someone who can translate food and nutrition concepts into engaging, age-appropriate and interactive learning experiences for children.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct engaging Food Literacy Workshops for students from Classes 1 to 9.
- Deliver sessions in an interactive and child-friendly manner.
- Explain food, nutrition and healthy eating concepts using age-appropriate language.
- Conduct activities, discussions, demonstrations and practical exercises with students.
- Adapt workshop content and delivery according to different age groups.
- Encourage students to ask questions and actively participate in sessions.
- Make food education fun, practical and relatable for children.
- Manage classroom engagement and maintain students' attention throughout the workshop.
- Coordinate with the school and internal team before and during the workshop.
- Follow the workshop structure, learning objectives and facilitation guidelines provided by the organisation.
- Share feedback and observations after conducting the sessions.
Who We Are Looking ForWe are looking for candidates who have:
- A background in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Child Nutrition, Education or a related field.
- Prior experience working with school children.
- Experience conducting workshops,
educational sessions or activities for children.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- An engaging and energetic facilitation style.
- Ability to simplify complex food and nutrition concepts for children.
- Confidence in handling groups of students.
- Ability to adapt communication according to different age groups.
Preferred Candidate ProfileCandidates with experience as:
- Child Nutritionist
- Nutritionist / Dietitian with school workshop experience
- Food Educator
- Child Food Educator
- Health & Wellness Educator
- School Workshop Facilitator
- Nutrition Educator
- Experiential Learning Facilitator
will be preferred. Prior experience conducting food, nutrition, health or wellness workshops specifically with children is highly desirable.
Important RequirementCandidates who have only clinical or one-on-one nutrition counselling experience but have not conducted workshops or educational sessions with children may not be suitable for this role.
We are specifically looking for someone who understands how to engage children, manage a classroom and make food literacy experiential and enjoyable.
Key SkillsChild Engagement | Food Literacy | Nutrition Education | Workshop Facilitation | Classroom Management | Communication | Presentation Skills | Activity-Based Learning | Child-Friendly Teaching | Food & Nutrition Awareness
LocationKolkata The candidate should be based in Kolkata or be comfortable travelling within Kolkata for school workshops.
How to ApplyInterested candidates can share their updated resume at:
[email protected]
Subject Line: Application – Food Literacy Facilitator | Kolkata
Please mention your experience working with children and details of any workshops/programs conducted with school students in your application.
Young Edsplorer is looking for an educator who can make children curious about food, help them understand what they eat, and turn food literacy into an engaging learning experience.
📌 Food Literacy Facilitator (Kolkata)
🏢 Young Edsplorer
📍 Kolkata