Childbirth Instructor

Position Summary

⚬ Provides for all aspects of prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum patient and family education. This encompasses, but is not limited to, education and support regarding labor, breastfeeding and infant care for childbearing clients.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Participates in the development and/or revision of programs and educational materials, including new products.

2. Supports the department by teaching a variety of classes, participating in setting and achieving departmental goals.

3. Maintains current industry knowledge and Professional Development.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

⚬ BS, BA, in Health Education or related area.

Preferred:

⚬ RN

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

⚬ Childbirth Educator: 1 year of relevant experience in the field, and basic knowledge of childbirth education curriculum requirements. Candidate holds a nationally or internationally recognized certification in Childbirth Education, preferably Lamaze certification.

⚬ Lactation Consultant Required: 1 year relevant experience in the field and group teaching experience. Basic knowledge of the lactation process and of the nursing process.

Preferred:

⚬ Childbirth Educator - 1 year of teaching experience in this setting preferred.

⚬ Lactation Consultant - 1 year of teaching experience (one on one and group, ideally). One year of experience in working with in and/or outpatient breastfeeding mothers and families.

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

⚬ American Heart Association CPR certification.

⚬ Childbirth Educator - Nationally or internationally recognized certification in Childbirth Education. If not certified upon hire, must obtain within a year of hiring.

⚬ Lactation Consultant - Nationally or internationally recognized certification in Lactation. If not certified upon hire, must obtain a minimum of a CLC within 18 months of hiring. To show evidence of progress toward IBCLC certification following CLC achievement, and obtain IBCLC within a reasonable timeframe.

Preferred:

⚬ Childbirth Educator- Evidence of Lamaze Certification.

⚬ Lactation Consultant - Evidence of CLC and/or IBCLC certification.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

⚬ Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills, demonstrated competence in utilizing varied teaching modalities. Knowledge of growth and development along the lifespan, with specific knowledge of the emotional and physical needs of the childbearing family spanning the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum timeframes.

Preferred:

⚬ Experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of curricula and patient teaching materials helpful.