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UCHealth

Childbirth Educator

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site

$27.61 - $41.41/hr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provides childbirth education to expectant parents. * Responsibilities: * Works with a team of educators to teach Childbirth education and other relevant curricula. * Assesses varying learning styles ...

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Childbirth Educator

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site +1

$27.61 - $41.41/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provides childbirth education to expectant parents. * Responsibilities: * Works with a team of educators to teach Childbirth education and other relevant curricula. * Assesses varying learning styles ...

VHC Health

Childbirth Educator

Arlington, VA · On-site

$38.75 - $62.78/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The Childbirth Education provides childbirth education to expectant parents. This instruction includes a healthy pregnancy, the childbirth process, breastfeeding, parenting, and the postpartum period.

VHC Health

Childbirth Educator

Arlington, VA

$38.75 - $62.78/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The Childbirth Education provides childbirth education to expectant parents. This instruction includes a healthy pregnancy, the childbirth process, breastfeeding, parenting, and the postpartum period.

VHC Health

Childbirth Educator

Arlington, VA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The Childbirth Education provides childbirth education to expectant parents. This instruction includes a healthy pregnancy, the childbirth process, breastfeeding, parenting, and the postpartum period.

VHC Health

Childbirth Educator (Per-Diem)

Arlington, VA

$21 - $80/hr

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The Childbirth Education provides childbirth education to expectant parents. This instruction includes a healthy pregnancy, the childbirth process, breastfeeding, parenting, and the postpartum period.

VHC Health

Childbirth Educator (Per-Diem)

Arlington, VA · On-site

$21 - $80/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Retirement

Position Title Childbirth Educator (Per-Diem) Purpose & Scope: The Childbirth Education provides childbirth education to expectant parents. This instruction includes a healthy pregnancy, the ...

VHC Health

Childbirth Educator (Per-Diem)

Arlington, VA

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Retirement

The Childbirth Education provides childbirth education to expectant parents. This instruction includes a healthy pregnancy, the childbirth process, breastfeeding, parenting, and the postpartum period.

UHS

Childbirth Educator PRN Days

Bradenton, FL · On-site

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Childbirth Educator Status: PRN Schedule: Days *You will be considered for any openings for which you qualify. It is not necessary to apply to multiple positions.* About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center ...

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How much do childbirth educator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for childbirth educator in the United States is $27.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.16 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a childbirth educator?

A childbirth educator provides information to expectant parents about the labor process and the options they have for birthing plans to help them overcome any anxiety they may have. As a childbirth educator, you design and lead classes on pregnancy, parenthood, and general health care, especially post-birth care. You explain the different decisions that a pregnant woman must make before she gives birth, called a birthing plan. This plan may include where she would like to give birth (hospital, birthing center, home), whether she wants an epidural or any drugs during labor, and whether the baby be breastfed or bottle fed. You may work for a hospital or medical facility and teach classes there, or you may be self-employed and offer courses at a community center or at home. You must stay current with medical and technological trends related to childbirth to ensure you are giving the most accurate information available to your students. Although you are not a clinician, you can provide referrals to the appropriate specialists if you observe situations that require their help.

What is a childbirth educator?

A Childbirth Educator is a trained professional who teaches expectant parents about pregnancy, labor, delivery, and early newborn care. They provide classes, resources, and support to help parents make informed decisions and feel more confident about the childbirth process. Childbirth Educators cover topics such as pain management, birth plans, postpartum care, and infant feeding. Their goal is to ensure parents are well-prepared for both childbirth and the transition to parenthood.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a childbirth educator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Childbirth Educator, you generally need a background in nursing, midwifery, or related health fields, along with certification from organizations like Lamaze or ICEA. Familiarity with prenatal education curricula, presentation software, and tools for virtual or in-person instruction is typical. Excellent communication, empathy, and group facilitation skills help build trust and effectively support expectant parents. These skills and qualifications are vital for delivering accurate information, fostering confidence, and ensuring positive birth experiences.

What are some typical challenges a childbirth educator might face when working with diverse groups of expectant parents?

Childbirth Educators often teach classes with participants from varying cultural, educational, and personal backgrounds, which can present challenges in addressing different beliefs around childbirth and varying levels of prior knowledge. Adapting teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, language barriers, and personal anxieties is common. Successful educators use inclusive communication, empathy, and flexibility to ensure all participants feel supported and informed. Building trust and fostering open dialogue are key to overcoming these challenges and creating a positive learning environment.

What is the difference between Childbirth Educator vs Doula?

AspectChildbirth EducatorDoula
CredentialsCertification in childbirth education (e.g., Lamaze, Bradley)Certification or training in doula support (e.g., DONA, CAPPA)
Work EnvironmentClassrooms, hospitals, community centersHospitals, clients' homes, birthing centers
Employer & IndustryHospitals, childbirth education organizations, community programsPrivate clients, hospitals, birth centers
Primary RoleEducate expectant parents about childbirth and parentingProvide emotional and physical support during labor and birth

While both Childbirth Educators and Doulas support expectant parents, Childbirth Educators focus on teaching childbirth classes and preparing parents through education. Doulas provide continuous emotional and physical support during labor. Their roles complement each other but differ in scope and setting.

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Infographic showing various Childbirth Educator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,676 per year, or $27.2 per hour.

Childbirth Educator

UCHealth

Highlands Ranch, CO • On-site

$27.61 - $41.41/hr

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

UCHealth (Colorado) rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 452 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

270th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Description
Location: UCHealth UCHlth Highlands Ranch Hosp, US:CO:Highlands Ranch
Department: HRH Labor and Delivery
Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Flex
Pay: $27.61 - $41.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
  • Provides childbirth education to expectant parents.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Works with a team of educators to teach Childbirth education and other relevant curricula.
  • Assesses varying learning styles, needs, and theories of populations served and develops population-appropriate curricula.
  • Collaborates with Birth Center staff and providers to enhance the delivery of services.
  • Serves as a resource to staff and to class participants to further their learning through referrals to community resources.
  • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:
  • Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
  • Certified Childbirth Educator
  • Child Birth Educator
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Successful completion of Childbirth Education training.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provide. Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) or certification from the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) or certification of Childbirth Education from the International Doula.
  • BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *
Recognition
  • Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
  • Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
  • Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
  • Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
  • Free Care.com membership.
  • Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
  • Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
  • Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
  • Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings
  • 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
  • Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth
  • UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
    • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
    • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
  • Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

* Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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