Community Education Instructor

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance available

Disability insurance paid by employer

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition Assistance available

Learning & development programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a Community Education Instructor to teach classes and give engaging safety and health presentations for families. The role involves on-site work across multiple locations, including tours and events, with emphasis on safety education for car seats, helmet use, home and sleep safety.

The role requires an educational background and strong communication skills to educate children, parents and professionals. This position is full-time and anchored at the St.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in education or community outreach preferred (2-5 years).
• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers child health and wellness, normal growth and development, safety, and other pediatric presentations, classes and other events for the community and schools.
• Provides hands-on instruction and/or medical care to children, parents and professionals through a variety of activities.
• Serves as an ambassador of the hospital by giving tours, offering activities and providing other services at the hospital, in schools and at other community organizations.
• Assists with accurate tracking of all community education information.
• Assists with the revision of current programs and the development of new programs.

Skills

Teaching

Public speaking

Community outreach

Presentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree (related field)

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• St. Louis Children's Hospital and the SafetyStop Team is looking for it's newest Community Education Instructor!
• This is an on-site, FT position. Must be able to work at the 2 Children's Specialty locations in South County and West County, twice monthly.
• In this role, you will work with families and provide safety education on car seats- including installation, helmet, home and sleep safety concerns.

Overview

St. Louis Children's Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children's hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to "do what's right for kids."

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children's commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children's consistently ranks among America's Best Children's Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children was one of eight children's hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital's academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for teaching classes, giving presentations, conducting tours and working at various events for family and/or educators. Researches, develops and/or delivers classes, presentations, activities and other events.

Responsibilities

• Delivers child health and wellness, normal growth and development, safety, and other pediatric presentations, classes and other events for the community and schools.
• Provides hands‑on instruction and/or medical care to children, parents and professionals through a variety of activities.
• Serves as an ambassador of the hospital by giving tours, offering activities and providing other services at the hospital, in schools and at other community organizations.
• Assists with accurate tracking of all community education information.
• Assists with the revision of current programs and the development of new programs.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• - Related field of study

Experience

• 2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer