Childbirth Educator

St. Joseph Medical Center Family Birth Center delivers more babies in the South Puget Sound than any other hospital, and offers extensive prenatal, obstetrical, delivery, and postpartum care. We are proud to be recognized as among the country’s top-performing programs, designations that are only awarded to maternity care programs that maintain exceptional outcomes and deliver patient-focused care.

• U.S. News & World Report recognizes St. Anne Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Michael Medical Center as High Performing Hospitals for Maternity Care (2024-2025).
• The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®) have recognized St. Joseph Medical Center for excellence in lactation care.

Our offerings include High-Risk Pregnancy Care, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), 24-hour OB Hospitalists, Partnership with the Neonatology Team at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Midwifery Services, Childbirth and Family Education Classes, Breastfeeding Support with our Certified Lactation Consultants, Frenotomy and Treatment Options for Babies with Tongue-Tie, Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC), Waterbirth, Pelvic Physical Therapy Program, and Doulas to provide physical and emotional support to pregnant women both before and after childbirth.

Job Summary:

This role provides educational programs to parents, children and families for Franciscan Health Systems. Courses are primarily related to childbearing year and family education such as parenting classes. Course curriculums are generally pre-developed and educators are expected to adhere to course content. Incumbent may teach classes as a primary or fill-in instructor as needed.

Essential Duties:

• Facilitates the delivery of current, evidenced-based content through teaching/leading in-person educational offerings.
• Adheres to established and approved course curriculums.
• Assesses and meets individual student needs and learning goals as related to course content.
• Uses course equipment, course materials and audio/visual aids to provide optimal presentation and educational impact.

Education & Experience:

• One year of work experience in Adult Education, plus one year of recent work experience in assigned course topic areas that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities required.
• For Childbirth Educators: Completion of Childbirth Education course by accredited institution/organization.

Licensure & Certification:

• For Childbirth Educators: International Certification as a Childbirth Educator by ICEA, Lamaze, or CAPPA
  preferred.
• For CPR/Infant Safety Educators: American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Instructor required.
• For Infant Massage Educators: Current Washington State License as Massage Practitioner OR Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) required.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.