Educator

About Lifeline
In 1997, a group of volunteers with a heart for human life founded what is now known as Lifeline. Their vision - to create a Christ-centered resource for anyone affected by an unexpected pregnancy. Did they have any idea how that vision would take root in Kirksville and reach its branches across Northeast Missouri? Lifeline's mission - to compassionately cultivate life through tangible support, relationship skills, and education. 

Lifeline currently serves over 250 clients and 9,000 public school students a year. Our goal is to provide support and tangible resources to new moms and dads as they progress through pregnancy and into parenthood. From pregnancy tests and ultrasounds to abuse prevention education programs reaching thousands of teens in over 50 schools, Lifeline extends numerous opportunities for all to experience abundant life. 

We exist to save and change lives. Want to come along for the ride? We’d love to have you aboard our mission to bring hope to families all over Northeast Missouri.

Educator Job Description:

Lifeline educators travel to regional middle and high schools teaching 5th – 12th-grade students about healthy relationship skills, abuse prevention, and sexual health. The educator works with teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses, and students to ensure that teens receive an optimal health, primary-prevention education aimed at encouraging teens to choose healthy behaviors and avoid sexual risk. Lifeline's school-based education program is based on a community-saturation model conducted in over 17 counties across Missouri and Iowa. The candidate will be well organized, self-motivated, personable, and enjoy classroom presenting. They should enjoy working with pre-teen and teenage groups and have the ability to clearly and persuasively convey the program content. This position commitment requires a minimum of two full academic years. This position is 36 hours weekly average, in-person in Kirksville, MO. No remote work options are available for this position.

Qualifications of Position:

• Teaching or public speaking experience
• Experience working with youth in a classroom or group setting
• Degree in related field 
• Good knowledge of the Northeast Missouri area and its counties or willingness to learn
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Google Drive
• Strong commitment to the SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE POSITION
• Agreement with Lifeline’s STATEMENT OF FAITH AND STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE
• A criminal background check prior to employment
• A valid Missouri driver's license 
• Comfort discussing sensitive topics with compassion
• Self-motivation, drive, and ability to carry out responsibilities with little supervision
• Interpersonal communication, public speaking, and problem-solving skills
• A high level of confidentiality and professional integrity

Major Responsibilities:

• Conduct classroom presentations as well as parent and community workshops
• Plan and manage resources for presentations
• Stay current on all curriculum updates, training, and research necessary to maintain quality teaching
• Assist in program evaluation through the entry of program records
• Participate in creating and enhancing program materials
• Engage in public relations through the promotion of Lifeline in various events and public speaking opportunities

Training and Support Provided:

• On-the-job classroom training and support
• Sexual Risk Avoidance Specialist certification 
• REAL Essentials curriculum certification training
• Annual topical trainings

Position Reports to: Program Director 

Benefits:

• Paid vacation days
• Paid personal/sick time
  
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holiday time & extended Christmas break
• Cell phone stipend
• Employer-sponsored retirement match
• Health reimbursement plan
• Tuition discount for staff/spouse at partner universities
• Company vehicle access for program travel
• 32-40 hour work week schedule
• Paid certifications, professional development, and training
• Staff prayer and mentoring program
• Collaborative supportive environment
• Mission-driven work

What Our Staff Says:

The best part about working at Lifeline is . . .

“Coworkers who share the same beliefs and values, understanding supervisors, well-equipped workspaces, challenging but rewarding mission.”

“The staff work as a team of like-minded, passionate people. Our facilities are welcoming. The work we do is very fulfilling.”

“Lifeline is a positive, Christ-centered, mission-driven workplace that is always seeking to grow in quality and in reach. Lifeline values its employees and contributes generously to their growth. Prayer is at the center of everything we do, which makes it easy to trust as an employer.”