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Health Educator

REPLY TO: boster@phoenixhouse.org

Position: PART TIME HEALTH EDUCATION TEACHERS/SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Organization: PHOENIX HOUSE FOUNDATION

Website: www.phoenixhoue.org

Organizational Description:

Founded in 1967, Phoenix House is one of the nation’s largest non-profit organizations devoted to the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.

Position Summary:

Seeking dynamic and experienced professionals to join our team of substance abuse prevention experts to facilitate classroom-based prevention workshops for 6th – 12 graders, parents, and school staff at private and elite public schools in NYC, using Phoenix House’s interactive alcohol and drug education curriculum.

This part-time position requires a flexible schedule that allows for presentations on an as-needed basis. Applicants must have experience in classroom, a dynamic presence, the ability to quickly learn and adapt lesson plans, and the capacity to work independently and provide written reports to the Director of Prevention Services about individual classroom presentations.

Qualifications and Specific Responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree required; MA strongly preferred.

Expertise desired in at least one of these fields: education, social work, psychology, adolescent development, public health

Student, Parent and Faculty Education

• Available during school hours on a flexible and as needed basis

• Experience in classrooms or other training settings

• Work with students in grades 6 – 12 in an engaging teaching style

• Professional understanding of adolescent substance use or ability to learn the field

• Ability to relate easily to young people, parents and/or faculty and discuss sensitive issues

• Strong verbal communication skills

• Ability to thoroughly learn new curriculum

• Understanding of adolescent substance abuse

• Engaging teaching style

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Send resume and cover letter to: boster@phoenixhouse.org

REPLY TO: boster@phoenixhouse.org
Location: Manhattan
Compensation: Based on experience
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