Oral Health Educator

Indianapolis, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Oral Health Educator

Job Type: Contract-Hybrid

Job Duration: 9 months

Location: Indianapolis IN 46204

Pay rate: $32/hr

Job Description:

The Oral Health Educator will play a pivotal role in promoting oral health awareness and education among schools early learning center. This role involves developing and delivering training programs providing resources and equipping school nurses and children and families in early learning centers with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster good oral hygiene practices among their student populations.

Responsibilities:

Training & Education: Develop and conduct engaging workshops seminars and training sessions for school nurses on oral health best practices.

Resource Development: Create educational materials such as pamphlets posters and digital content tailored for use in school settings.

Collaboration: Partner with school administrators healthcare professionals and community organizations to ensure cohesive oral health initiatives.

Advocacy: Advocate for oral health awareness in schools by promoting preventative care and regular screenings.

Support: Provide ongoing guidance to school nurses answering questions and offering solutions to challenges related to oral health management.

Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of educational programs and recommend improvements.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene Public Health Education or a related field.
Certification in Oral Health Education (preferred).
Experience in delivering health education or training programs ideally in a school or healthcare setting.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to create accessible and engaging educational materials.
Knowledge of oral hygiene practices common dental issues and preventative care strategies.

MUST HAVE SKILL REQUIRED-

Bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene Public Health Education or a related field.
2 years of experience of oral hygiene practices common dental issues and preventative care strategies.
Strong communication & presentation skills
Certification in oral health education.
Experience in delivering health education or training programs ideally in a school or healthcare setting.
Prior experience in a school-based setting or early learning center.
Prior experience with grant writing and budgeting.
Proficiency in data management and analysis.

Job Title: Oral Health Educator Job Type: Contract-Hybrid Job Duration: 9 months Location: Indianapolis IN 46204 Pay rate: $32/hr Job Description: The Oral Health Educator will play a pivotal role in promoting oral health awareness and education among schools early learning center...