Oral Health Educator

Oral Health Educator

The Oral Health Educator will play a pivotal role in promoting oral health awareness and education among schools, early learning centers. 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. The Oral health Educator will play a pivotal role in promoting oral health awareness and managing various program-related activities. Responsibilities include contributing to preparation and distribution of oral health education materials, assisting in writing grant proposals and budgets to secure necessary funding.

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

• Bachelor's 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.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with school nurses, administrators, and community stakeholders.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple training sessions and resources.
• Creativity in developing materials and presenting information in a clear, impactful way.
• Familiarity with behavior change techniques for promoting improved oral health habits.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis, relevant background in public health and grant writing skills preferred.