Position Overview
BANANAS Inc. is searching for an experienced Health and Safety Instructor. This position will be responsible for coordinating and teaching CPR & First Aid classes to parents and child care providers, as well as Preventive Health Practices for child care providers. The position may expand to include nutrition, emergency preparedness, and for teen babysitting classes.
About BANANAS Inc.
BANANAS is a nonprofit organization that supports families, children and early care and education providers. Our programs help families connect with all types of child care options from family child care home-based settings, preschool centers, family, friend, neighbor caregivers and nannies so they can work or continue their education. Providers are supported with technical assistance and professional development. We are experts in the field of early care and education and our wide variety of services support families and child care providers in raising early learners. We offer workshops, playgroups, coaching, and support groups for parents and caregivers. Low-income families are supported with financial assistance so they can access quality child care. BANANAS is a great place to work with colleagues who care about their clients, our youngest learners and each other.
Key Responsibilities
Instruct First Aid & CPR, and Preventive Health classes to BANANAS clients. Collaborate with program team to expand Health & Safety classes for delivery for other agencies offsite
Major Duties
- Teach CPR & First Aid and Preventive Health classes to parents and child care providers in own language(s) and secure trainers for classes in other languages
- Classes are conducted on the weekends from 8:30- 5 pm, 3-4 times a month and currently scheduled 6 months in advance.
- Responsible for classroom preparation, set up and follow up.
- Maintains records with mandated agencies and at BANANAS.
- Attending staff meetings.
- Collaborate with program management to develop additional health and safety classes on and off-site.
- Remain current with the law and requirements from state certification agencies.
Required Qualifications
- Current certification as an instructor in CPR & First Aid; current Preventative Health certification or ability to attend a Training of Trainers held in the state. Additional training will be provided
- Ability to use audio-visual technology
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- The job requires working some weekend and evening training.
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and Google Suite
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance; travel may be required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.
We take pride in our family-friendly workplace, which is reflected in our generous benefits package. Benefits include:
- Choice of Health or Dependent Care:
- 100% Employer Paid - Medical Insurance for Family or may opt out and receive reimbursement equivalent to group plan coverage.
- Dependent care benefits - $12,000 annual allowance
- 100% Employer Paid - Dental Insurance for employee only (Delta Dental PPO $2,000)
- 100% Employer Paid - Life Insurance equivalent to the annual salary
- Wellness - out of pocket health/dental reimbursements, currently $640 annual allowance
- Vacation Leave (12 days annually for 0-4 years)
- Sick Leave (12 days annually)
- Paid Holidays (11 days annually)
- Floating Holiday (1 day per Fiscal year)
- Generous December Holiday Hours
- 403b Plan; enrollment at time of hire for employee contribution and 2-year waiting period for an employer contribution, currently 6% of annual salary
- Bereavement, the state paid family, medical, catastrophic sick, unpaid leave
- BANANAS Parental Leave
(Note: all BANANAS benefits are subject to annual review and adjustment)
BANANAS is committed to maintaining a staff that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring, promotions, or any other personnel action on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, economic status, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, medical condition, and/or mental or physical disability or any other consideration made unlawful by local, state, and federal laws.