Health Educator-Teacher

The Health Educator is accountable for achieving measurable health awareness outcomes through the delivery of dynamic, interactive, fact-based health education programs. This position assists in the development and evaluation of the health curriculum. This is a full-time 10-month hourly position and reports directly to the Director of Educational Services. Position may require occasional evening and weekend hours.

 

·          Learn multiple health education programs and present them to the general community, school groups, businesses, and not-for-profit community groups.

·          Execute actual program presentations including visuals, graphics, activities, and other learning strategy needs.

·          Participate in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and ideas among team members.

·          Identify opportunities for development of new programs.

·          Exhibit at community events as needed. 

·          Assist with marketing of programs to schools and other partners while in their buildings.

·          Actively supports and promotes the organizations strategic and operational plans.

·          Actively supports all efforts to increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among staff members and volunteers.

·          Understands importance of seeking resolution to issues by working toward a solution in a timely manner.

·          Seeks to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of McMillen operations with positive and creative approaches to challenges.

·          Demonstrates sound time-management skills by effectively and efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.

·          Maintains strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

·          Embraces fund development as an important component of job-related responsibilities by contributing personally and seizing opportunities to emphasize the Centers case for support.

·          Attends meetings as scheduled.

·          Travel up to 150 miles from McMillen’s location to provide outreach programming as needed. 

·          Stand, teach and talk for multiple class periods. 

·          Continually seeks and accepts opportunities for personal and professional growth

·          Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Educational Services, Director of Operations and Sustainability, and CEO. 

 

 

·          Bachelor’s degree in education, health, nursing, or related field

·          Teaching License or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred

·          Two years experience teaching

·          Excellent organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

·          Working knowledge and experience in the following computer applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet usage, email

·          Valid, Active Driver’s License


**McMillen Health does not offer health insurance**