Prenatal & Childbirth Educator | Birth Prep & Newborn Care

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ seeks an educator to lead prenatal and childbirth classes for expectant parents and their support people. The role includes planning curricula and delivering information on labor, delivery, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care.

The educator adapts methods for varied learning styles and cultural backgrounds, providing guidance on pain management options and hospital procedures while staying current with evolving guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate prenatal education classes for expectant parents and support persons.
• Plan and teach comprehensive childbirth education classes covering labor, delivery, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
• Provide prenatal preparation for pain management options, including natural techniques and medical interventions.
• Offer guidance on partner involvement, birth plans and hospital procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of childbirth education practices, guidelines, and hospital policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ seeks an educator to lead prenatal and childbirth classes for expectant parents and their support people. The role includes planning curricula and delivering information on labor, delivery, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care.

The educator adapts methods for varied learning styles and cultural backgrounds, providing guidance on pain management options and hospital procedures while staying current with evolving guidelines.