Part-Time Mental Health Educator (Knoxville-area)
Position Overview
The part-time mental health educator will be scheduled to speak to classes of middle school and high school students throughout the East Tennessee area (16-county region surrounding Knox County), including Northeast and Southeast Tennessee as needed.
Essential Job Functions
- Familiarity with program curriculum
- Teaching mental health concepts to students
- Interacting appropriately with students and school staff
- Use powerpoint slides and activities to engage students.
- Administering pre-test, post-test, and other evaluation components to students and school staff
- Providing schedule of availability to Senior of Education and Outreach
- Pick up and drop off of materials needed to teach classes
- Appropriately refer students to school counselor or crisis intervention services if needed
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License
- Proof of insurance with active coverage on any vehicle driven for work
- Experience and comfort with public speaking
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. Required to have completed Associate’s Degree or be pursuing a degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other relevant field to the position
- Experience working with children and youth
- Knowledge of mental illnesses and ability to discuss and explain them to all ages of students
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to schools in East Tennessee
- Successful completion of a criminal background check
- Participation in curriculum training program
- Availability for assignments typically lasting the entire school day (a typical school day usually lasts from 8 am – 3:30 pm)
Please submit a cover letter with your application. Expected start date is January 2026.
Other notes on the position: hours determinate on school scheduling; Average length of work day is 6-7 hours. Preferred candidate would be available 2-4 days a week. Average hours per week is 15 hours/week during the school year. Work over the summer is not required and may not be available.
Pay: $16.00 – $19.00 per hour
Benefits: Paid time off earned based on hours work; weekly paid therapy hour, flexible scheduling
