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Job description
Oral Health Educator
The nation's largest in-school dental program is looking for an Oral Health Educator in or around San Fernando Valley, CA to drive participation at our partner school districts and engaging children in the importance of oral health. Serving children for almost 20 years, our Big Smiles Mission is to bring dental care to students in schools, in the most comfortable and effective way.
In this role, you will be traveling to schools in Los Angeles County giving short oral health presentations to children in grades PK-5, while distributing consent forms from classroom to classroom. You will also be interacting with teachers, nurses, and other school staff.
Oral Health Educators are asked to visit schools:
If the school has low participation - less than 20% of students signed up to receive dental care
If the school is new and a visit will create more interest in the program
If the school has specifically requested that an Oral Health Educator make a visit to the school
Requirements:
Daily travel within Los Angeles County – up to 100 miles round trip.
Available to work most days of the week during school hours (8AM-3PM) and up to 30 hours/week. Occasional evening and weekends for school events (ex: health fairs, back to school nights).
Professional appearance
Able to lift 25 pounds
Valid driver license with reliable transportation
Spanish speaking a plus
Qualifications:
Self-directed and organized
High energy and enthusiastic
Excellent communication and public speaking skills
Passionate about oral health and the services our program provides
Big Smiles Offers:
Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
$20/hr + possible bonus
Mileage reimbursement
Immediate part-time opportunities
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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