Childbirth Educator (Per Diem)

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

This position is per diem, with various shifts available. Classes are offered weekday evenings and weekends. Childbirth Educators must be available to teach at least two classes per month.

Beth Israel Lahey Health and Mount Auburn Hospital are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization's WE CARE values.

In this role, you will participate in the teaching, planning and evaluation of the parent education materials at Mount Auburn Hospital. This role will primarily will interact with patients and their families. This position will report to Administrative Manager of the OBGYN department and will collaborate with other members of the OBGYN community. Come join an amazing team of dedicated colleagues that provide exceptional care to our patients and their families.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Demonstrate and communicate to participants a common philosophy of childbirth education, as evidenced by usage of common education material.

• Establish collegial relationship with other instructors to promote a professional and productive work environment.

• Participate in the development of educational/materials/presentations for families.

• Participate in curriculum planning, scheduling of classes and updating information and programs.

• Maintain current knowledge and teaching skills in parent education.

• Presents material in a clear and understandable manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current certification as a Child Birth Educator by any nationally recognized certification program such as CAPPA or ICEA is preferred. If not currently certified, must be in the process of obtaining certification within six to twelve months.

• 2 years of experience teaching group community and/or workplace childbirth education programs or working with perinatal patients is preferred.

• Educational training normally acquired through a four year program is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.

• Demonstrated commitment and actions to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

• General physical expectations of being able to lift a minimum of five pounds and being able sit/stand.

• Ability to use and utilize AV equipment.

ABOUT US

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) places great value on being a diverse and inclusive community. BILH and the Department of {insert hiring department} are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients in the communities that we serve. We believe in equal access to quality care, as well as employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum or human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of group and individual identity and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Pay Range:

$65.72 - $68.84

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled