Part Time Prevention Educator I

PreventEd•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PreventEd is hiring a part-time Prevention Educator to deliver prevention programs to students in schools and communities. The role involves leading classroom presentations, building relationships with school staff, and helping students develop skills to make healthy, informed choices. Educators work independently while receiving support from a prevention education team, and document their work to support the organization’s mission and funding. Part-time educators typically work at least three days per week, based on their availability and goals set with their supervisor. The work aligns with the school calendar, with summers off. The role includes travel within PreventEd’s seven-county region and occasional special events such as health fairs or parent nights.

Requirements

Experience with all ages, K–12, is required; high school and middle school experience is crucial.
Associate degree or higher in education, psychology, social work, human services, or a related field.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Basic computer skills, including email, Word, Teams, and data entry.
Willingness to obtain Missouri Prevention Specialist certification within 6–12 months.
Comfort speaking in front of groups.
Organization, reliability, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
Passion for prevention and education, and an interest in working with youth.

Nice To Haves

Public speaking, teaching, youth work, or community experience.

Responsibilities

Lead classroom presentations and school programs for students.
Build positive relationships with school partners and staff.
Work independently while collaborating with and receiving support from the prevention education team.
Document work to support PreventEd’s mission and funding.
Participate in occasional special events, such as health fairs or parent nights.
Travel within the seven-county region.