Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Employment Type:  Part-Time

Job Summary:
Working with the Regional Vice President of Community and Learning Solutions, this position is responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive orientation and training schedule across designated districts and schools to achieve measurable outcomes.  The HEC will conduct marketing activities as needed to gain access to the target school system and the appointment of a system-wide coordinator as point person. The Health Education Coordinator also has primary responsibility for the training and usage of HealthTeacher curriculum in the districts and schools of their assigned communities.

The Health Education Coordinator will be based in Baton Rouge, LA

Reports To:  This position reports to the Regional Vice President, Community and Learning Solutions.
 
Responsibilities:
 
Marketing & Relationship management:
 
·       Conduct prospecting and marketing activities to obtain school system access
·       Identify Showcase Schools
·       Develop and Manage Relationships with District Coordinators per the RVP’s direction
·       Conduct Key Stake Holder Visits
·       Manage Relationship with and Execute on requests from Community Sponsor

Sales & Membership Registration:
 
·       Increase Member Registrations
·       Increase Newsletter Registrations and Usage
·       Promote Blue Apple Award Application
·       Increase HealthTeacher Usage
·       Identify Showcase Schools
 
Training and Content Delivery:
 
·       Conduct Train-the-Trainer (T3) Training Sessions and Track Results
·       Develop Training Schedule in anticipation of upcoming School Year
·       Assist with Content Updates
·       Update Presentations
 
Follow-up and Feedback
 
·       Prepare and Disseminate Monthly Reports to Appropriate Stakeholders
·      Additional Activities as needed


Qualifications Summary:
 
Qualified persons will thrive in an independent environment. You must have excellent sales coordination, organizational and communication skills and be able to manage multiple, simultaneous training initiatives.  An education background is needed to be successful in this position.
 
Must provide own laptop and have dependable transportation.
 
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.
 
Required Skills and Credentials:
 
·      Bachelor’s degree in Education with teaching credentials or equivalent experience is required.
·      Teaching / Administration Certification required; Certification in health education and/or a CHES designation is a plus.
·      Knowledge of current and longstanding educational research and instructional best practices
·      Minimum 3+ years classroom teaching or equivalent
·      Self-starter with high energy level, commitment to excellence and a strong work ethic
·      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
·      Technology literacy: Use of laptop computers (either PC or MAC), Smartboards, projectors, standard Microsoft Suite Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Internet and e-mail usage, Web and video conferencing
·      Presentation skills
·      Passion for health and a commitment to promoting and living HealthTeacher's mission


Required Abilities:
 
·       Ability to deal flexibly and professionally with a variety of contacts.
·       Ability to link knowledge of HealthTeacher programs and services to teachers’ needs.
·       Ability to respond to inquiries and contacts from registered users and others.


Physical Requirements:

·       Ability to work hours as required for smooth implementation of these duties
·       Ability to work additional hours as required for operations, activities, events
·       Ability to communicate and exchange information with a variety of groups and individuals
·       Capability and stamina to sustain essential functions of position


Why Join HealthTeacher?
 
HealthTeacher is a strong, energetic, and successful privately-held company. Our solution-based on a Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) architecture has an impact on the health of the children we serve and the communities they live in. Our work environment is lively, collaborative, encouraging, challenging and rewarding and we strive to maintain that atmosphere and attitude with every new employee who joins our growing team.