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PUBLIC & COMMUNITY HEALTH INSTRUCTOR
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What they do
A Health Educator creates programs that are designed to teach people and motivate them to follow healthy behaviors. Works with individual patients and families in a health care settings, or develops campaigns and materials directed to larger groups such as college students. Organizes events like health screenings, trainings for peer educators or professionals, or incentive programs like weight loss challenges. May advise on public health policy.
$62,750 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
PUBLIC & COMMUNITY HEALTH INSTRUCTOR
at North Orange County ROP Print Application Deadline 7/22/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 7/8/2026 Contact Sergio Silva Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $5,782.30 - $7,212.70 Monthly Add'l Salary Info Please refer to attached salary schedules under "Links Related To This Job". Length of Work Year 2026-2027 School Year Employment Type Full Time Benefits Benefits included: medical, dental, vision, life. Retirement Lifetime retirement pension once fully vested. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of an Instructional Administrator, a Regional Occupational Program (ROP) instructor provides instruction to secondary school or adult students in competency-based, career technical education courses in order to prepare them for college and career. ROP classes are taught by instructors who have trained and worked in the industry they are teaching. Once hired, instructors must enter a teacher credential program and ROP provides additional training and coaching support. Many ROP classes provide real-world experience by placing students in work-based learning. Please refer to the instructor job description for specific responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and requirements. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Seeking candidates with case management experience in Health and/or Community Health programs; clinics, hospitals, community wellness programs, physical rehab centers, or related environmental programs.- Three (3) years of industry work experience directly related to the Public & Community Health pathway (for Credential eligibility).
- Educational minimum requirement: High School Diploma
Teaching Credential:
The successful candidate must qualify for or possess a California Career Technical Education (CTE) orDesignated Subjects Teaching Credential:
Health Science & Medical Technology. NOCROP will assist you in starting the credentialing process. Detailed information for obtaining a Designated Subjects/Career Technical Education credential may be found at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/designated-subjects-(cl-888).- Applicant must possess industry experience that encompasses improving health and quality of life, health-positive behaviors, Community Emergency Response Team scope and responsibilities, and the impact of the environment on community health.
- Applicant must have knowledge of body systems, medical terminology, public and community health needs and policies, and research methods.
- Applicant with a bachelor's degree in public health, community health, global health, environmental health, kinesiology, or a related field is desirable.
- Three (3) years of industry work experience directly related to the Public & Community Health pathway (for Credential eligibility).
- Educational minimum requirement: High School Diploma
Teaching Credential:
The successful candidate must qualify for or possess a California Career Technical Education (CTE) orDesignated Subjects Teaching Credential:
Health Science & Medical Technology. NOCROP will assist you in starting the credentialing process. Detailed information for obtaining a Designated Subjects/Career Technical Education credential may be found at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/designated-subjects-(cl-888).- Applicant must possess industry experience that encompasses improving health and quality of life, health-positive behaviors, Community Emergency Response Team scope and responsibilities, and the impact of the environment on community health.
- Applicant must have knowledge of body systems, medical terminology, public and community health needs and policies, and research methods.
- Applicant with a bachelor's degree in public health, community health, global health, environmental health, kinesiology, or a related field is desirable.