Community Education Instructor – Childbirth and Breastfeeding

Woman's Hospital • St. George, LA

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About The Position

Educational Services is seeking current Woman’s Hospital team members for a PRN second-job opportunity teaching community education classes for expectant parents. Instructors may teach childbirth classes, breastfeeding classes, or both, depending on their experience and certifications. They prepare and teach assigned classes using approved curricula and materials; lead discussions, demonstrations, and skills practice to help families prepare for childbirth, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding; create a welcoming learning environment and answer questions within their area of expertise; coordinate with the Community Education Coordinator on scheduling, supplies, class logistics, and participant concerns; and share participant feedback and recommendations for improving class content. Assignments are coordinated according to class needs and instructor availability. Instructors are expected to prepare for and reliably cover agreed-upon assignments. The role pays $45 per hour, with a minimum payment of two hours per class session.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• At least two years of maternal-child health experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain information clearly to patients and families.
• Current Lamaze educator certification for Lamaze class assignments.
• IBCLC or CLC certification for breastfeeding class assignments.
• Complete required instructor orientation and class-specific preparation before teaching independently.
• Must be a current Woman’s Hospital team member.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching or patient education experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and teach assigned classes using approved curricula and materials.
• Lead discussions, demonstrations, and skills practice to help families prepare for childbirth, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding.
• Create a welcoming learning environment and respond to questions within the instructor’s area of expertise.
• Work with the Community Education Coordinator on scheduling, supplies, class logistics, and participant concerns.
• Share participant feedback and recommendations for improving class content.
• Prepare for and reliably cover agreed-upon assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree