Provides prenatal education to expectant parents using adult learning principles and group process techniques. Responsible for developing childbirth preparation classes, managing room setups, and maintaining relationships with community leaders and physicians.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Health Care Administration, or a related field. Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Maternal-Child Health environment or specific experience teaching prenatal education.
Prenatal classes are offered weeknights from 5:30 - 9:00 pm and on the week-ends from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Prenatal educators are expected to teach a minimum of 2 - 3 classes per month
Pay
Range: $33.05 - $49.60
Major
Responsibilities: Provides prenatal education to expectant parents. Assists with other maternal-child classes as necessary to meet schedule and maintain competence. Utilizes principles of group process and adult learning when teaching groups of expectant parents. Participates in development of childbirth preparation classes. Arranges for, completes and forwards room set-up requests in a timely manner. Responsible for setting up and operating audiovisual equipment. Records class attendance and collects class fees. Assists with evaluations of programs and ensures community and program needs are being met. Maintains positive and productive relationships with physicians, community organizations and community leaders to enhance program recognition and growth. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure,
Registration, and/or
Certification
Required: None Required.
Education
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Education, or Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration or related field.
Experience
Required: Typically requires 2 years of experience in Maternal-Child Health environment demonstrating in-depth knowledge of issues related to the maternal-child population or experience in teaching prenatal education.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Plans
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Knowledge,
Skills &
Abilities
Required: Ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of individuals (i.e., patients, physicians, staff, committee members, etc.). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Web Searching and other computer systems.
Physical
Requirements and
Working
Conditions: Must have speaking and hearing abilities to communicate/instruct class of 20-30 people. Must be able to stand over 50% of the workday with limited bending and twisting. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., including supplies and lifting folders off shelves above head and distributing to classes. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Exposed to normal office environment. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational
Assistance
Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
Market context
Prenatal educator roles in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, prenatal educator roles are typically tied to maternal-child health programs, hospitals, and community health settings, where demand often follows the need for patient education and family support. These roles can be competitive because employers usually look for a bachelor’s degree and experience in maternal-child health or prenatal teaching, while benefits may include dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, and paid time off. Before applying, compare the required teaching experience with your background and use the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time reviewing the original posting.
