Perinatal Education Specialist

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in New Haven, CT seeks a Perinatal Educator to educate patients preparing for birth and early parenting. You will collaborate with the Childbirth Education Coordinator to maintain and update the curriculum, ensuring a quality instructional program for expecting families.

The role requires strong communication, commitment to adult learning principles, and the ability to adapt from in-person to online formats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years clinical Maternal Child Health experience; perinatal education preferred.
• CPR certification (AHA) and appropriate licensure/certification for teaching assignment.
• National Certification in Childbirth Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides education to patients related to preparing for birth and early parenting.
• Collaborates with the Childbirth Education Coordinator to update and evaluate curricula for quality instructional programs.
• Assesses participants' understanding and adapts instruction accordingly.
• Maintains instructional materials, equipment, and class records; supports transition from in-person to online platforms.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Yale NewHaven Health in New Haven, CT seeks a Perinatal Educator to educate patients preparing for birth and early parenting. You will collaborate with the Childbirth Education Coordinator to maintain and update the curriculum, ensuring a quality instructional program for expecting families.

The role requires strong communication, commitment to adult learning principles, and the ability to adapt from in-person to online formats.