Continuing Education Instructor - Healthy Aging & Wellness Resource Instructor

Classification

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Minimum Pay

$0.00 Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

• We are seeking knowledgeable, engaging, and compassionate instructors to deliver educational information through our Aging, Changing and Engaging as a Family program that help families and caregivers navigate, plan, and maintain a higher quality of life while caring for family members and themselves. If you have professional expertise, teaching experience, or a passion for helping others navigate life's opportunities and challenges, we invite you to join our instructor team.
• We are looking for instructors who can teach one or more of the following subject areas.

Healthy Aging, Caregiving & Daily Living

Help learners develop practical skills for managing everyday life and caregiving responsibilities, including:

• •Mastering essential self-care and caregiving in today's world.
• •Finding community resources and support services.
• •Organizing daily responsibilities and care plans.
• •Managing dietary restrictions while maintaining a budget.
• •Navigating transportation options with accessibility and safety in mind.
• •Understanding mobility aids, evaluations, and transportation alternatives.
• •Coordinating care teams and managing appointments using hybrid calendars and digital tools.

Healthy Living, Wellness & Personal Resilience

Teach participants how to build healthier lifestyles and maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being by covering topics such as:

• •Recognizing signs of cognitive and physical decline.
• •Meal planning and healthy nutrition.
• •Exercise and movement for lifelong wellness.
• •Restorative sleep habits.
• •Building emotional resilience and support networks.
• •Identifying when home and personal safety modifications are needed.
• •Staying socially connected through relationships and routines.

Financial, Legal & Benefits Planning

Guide learners through essential financial and legal planning with practical, easy-to-understand instruction, including:

• •Organizing important legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
• •Preventing fraud, scams, and identity theft.
• •Managing personal finances, bill payments, and tax preparation.
• •Exploring long-term care financing and planning options.
• •Understanding Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid benefits.
• •Navigating public benefit systems with confidence.

Required Qualifications

• •Professional experience or subject-matter expertise in their teaching area.
• •Previous teaching, training, facilitation, or public speaking experience preferred.
• •Strong communication and presentation skills.
• •A passion for lifelong learning and community education.
• •The ability to create an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
• •Experience working with adult learners, caregivers, older adults, or community organizations is highly valued.