Community Education Instructor – Childbirth and Breastfeeding

WOMAN; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Woman's Hospital is seeking a Community Education Instructor for childbirth and breastfeeding classes on a PRN, part-time basis at the Baton Rouge campus. Responsibilities include teaching Lamaze and breastfeeding courses, preparing materials, and coordinating with the Community Education Coordinator.

On-site evenings; qualifications include nursing degree and Lamaze/IBCLC credentials. Strong communication skills and ability to engage expectant families are essential.

Qualifications

• Teaching or patient education experience preferred
• Lamaze educator certification for Lamaze class assignments
• IBCLC or CLC certification for breastfeeding class assignments
• Completion of required instructor orientation and class-specific preparation before teaching independently

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and teach assigned classes using approved curricula and materials
• Lead discussions, demonstrations, and skills practice, helping families prepare for childbirth, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding
• Create a welcoming learning environment and respond to questions within your area of expertise
• Work closely with the Community Education Coordinator on scheduling, supplies, class logistics, and participant concerns
• Share participant feedback and recommendations for improving class content

Skills

Maternal-child health experience

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Community Education Instructor – Childbirth and Breastfeeding

Job Category: Professional

Requisition Number: COMMU008282

• Posted : October 23, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Woman's Hosp Main Campus
100 Woman's Way
Baton Rouge, LA 70817, USA

Description

Interested in helping expectant parents prepare for childbirth and breastfeeding? Educational Services is seeking current Woman’s Hospital team members to teach community education classes through a PRN second-job opportunity.

Instructors may teach childbirth classes, breastfeeding classes, or both, depending on experience and certifications.

What you’ll do:

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

Class opportunities and typical schedules

Class

Preparing for Delivery

Lamaze: A Labor of Love

Breastfeeding Basics

After Baby Comes

Complete Childbirth Series (6 classes)

Tuesday evenings, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Complete Childbirth Series combines information from other classes and may be taught by multiple instructors, dependent on instructor certifications. Assignments will be coordinated based on class needs and availability. Instructors are expected to prepare for and reliably cover agreed-upon assignments.

Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing
• At least two years of maternal-child health experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain information clearly to patients and families
• Teaching or patient education experience preferred
• Current Lamaze educator certification for Lamaze class assignments
• IBCLC or CLC certification for breastfeeding class assignments
• Completion of required instructor orientation and class-specific preparation before teaching independently

Pay Range:

• $45/hour
• Minimum pay of 2 hours per class session

Interested?

Apply through the internal job posting and identify the classes you are interested in teaching, your relevant experience and certifications, and your availability. Contact Josie Graham ([e-mail]) with any questions or concerns.

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