Fatherhood Class Instructor, Part-time

SUMMARY: This is an independent teaching position responsible for the delivery and instruction of the Understanding Fatherhood (UF) prenatal class at community-based locations. This position is expected to act autonomously with minimal daily supervision and reports to the Prenatal & Lactation Services Manager.

Class is taught once a month on a Saturday morning at a community-based location.

Work Schedule: Approximately 5 hours per month.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

DUTIES:

1. Plan and deliver Understanding Fatherhood (UF) class (InJoy Health Education) that promotes positive father/child interaction and child development education to fathers.
   1. UF is a parenting class for new dads. A three (3) hour session is led by a trained instructor who guides interactions between the expectant dads. The course content utilizes short video clips of interviews with real dads and a fatherhood expert; topics covered during the class range from practical baby care to the emotional state of the parents.
   2. Specific functions include preparing for groups, providing a warm and welcoming environment for participants, facilitating the group experience in line with program expectations, and cleaning up after class.
2. Complete accurate and timely data collection to complete reporting requirements.
3. Attend staff meetings, on-going in-service training and reflective supervision as required.
4. Participate on appropriate agency, department, and community planning teams.
5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral sciences, education, or related field.
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with families in relevant settings. Experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree.
3. Successfully complete instructor training.
4. Ability to work when classes are scheduled, which will be evenings and/or weekends.
5. Professional, self-directed, follow-through on projects and prompt responsiveness to internal and external stakeholders.
6. Good interpersonal skills, team-oriented, customer service focused, and enjoys working with others.
7. Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively
8. Experience in Microsoft Products.
9. Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, kneel, bend, reach, and manipulate objects; move materials up to 10 pounds on a regular basis; infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Must be able to lift children as needed.
10. Must be sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the population that Champions for Children serves.
11. Must have a reliable car, active auto insurance, and valid Florida driver’s license; travel to various class locations in Hillsborough county.
12. Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check and drug screening.

Champions for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. DFWP/Everify