Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) is a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, mission-aligned Part-time Reproductive Health Educator to join the Reproductive Health Team.

The part-time Reproductive Health Educator will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

We are currently seeking a part-time Reproductive Health Educator (part-time/full-time) to facilitate classroom lessons and workshops based on SEICUS Standards that emphasize sexual literacy, puberty, decision-making, body image, abstinence, and roles and relationships. This position reports to the Reproductive Health Program Manager.

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Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Who You are

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Bachelor’s degree in health education, counseling, public health, or related field
• Experience teaching adolescents on topics such as pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other related health and lifestyle topics
• Outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills both oral and written
• Team-oriented with strong organizational and collaborative skills
• An ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a high level of confidentiality and professional integrity
• Must be available to work evenings
• Serve as a role model, consistently demonstrating HCZ’s core values

What you’ll do

• Facilitate reproductive health classes for students using evidence-based curricula that is age-appropriate and medically accurate
• Deliver workshops for parents that provide education around puberty, pregnancy and STI prevention, and strategies to communicate with children around issues related to sexuality and reproductive health
• Provide individualized support, including referrals to services
• Lead professional development trainings for HCZ staff and participants
• Develop education materials, related curriculum, and resources
• Stay current on all information concerning reproductive health and sexuality education
• Submit monthly reports and attendance logs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive.

Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below.

Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include:

• Career advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The hourly rate for this position is $25-$30 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants should submit their applications directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)