Teaching Associate

Educator - Childbirth

IU Health is Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, committed to supporting staff development and fostering a culture of continuous learning. We are seeking a dedicated Childbirth Educator to facilitate prenatal educational opportunities for learners, promote professional growth, and ensure competency across clinical teams.

The Childbirth Educator provides essential prenatal educational support by conducting group and individualized training sessions tailored to learners' varying experience levels and needs. This role involves assessing learner progress, applying adult education principles, and creating a safe, effective learning environment. The Educator might be asked to collaborate with managers to support staff development, offers individual counseling as needed, and promotes a culture of continuous professional growth within IU Health.

Ideal candidates will possess OB knowledge and experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitating group and one-on-one educational sessions for clinical staff and learners.
• Assessing learner progress and ensuring educational needs are met effectively.
• Applying adult learning principles and instructional methodologies to facilitate meaningful learning experiences.
• Creating a safe, supportive environment that encourages active participation and learning.
• Responding to manager requests for assistance with individual learners or staff development needs.
• Providing individual counseling and guidance to help staff meet educational and competency requirements.
• Supporting ongoing professional development and promoting best practices in education.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in education or a related field.
• Experience &
  
  Skills:
  
  0-3 years of relevant experience; 2+ years of teaching experience in the field preferred. Clinical background preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related applications required. Familiarity with adult learning principles and evaluation techniques preferred.

Opportunity to contribute to staff development and professional growth. Collaborative environment supporting continuous learning. Engage in meaningful educational initiatives that impact patient care. Supportive leadership committed to staff empowerment.