Birth Education Advocate

Background 

I’m Having a Baby, Now What? Free Community-Based Birthing Class is a grassroots class funded by the Flourish Grant from Generate Health and the Missouri Foundation for Health. The class is free for participants and offered from 8:30- 4:30 on the second Saturdays of the month; for April and July there are 2 sessions. The information provided covers topics from changes during pregnancy, typical procedures, comfort measures, postpartum and newborn care, as well as a large emphasis on both self and family advocacy. Class is co-taught between 2 teachers and is located at 6439 Plymouth Ave St. Louis, MO 63133. 

This position is not a W-2 eligible position and does not include benefits.This is a 1099 Contractor position and a W-9 is required for payment.

Compensation: Stipend $180 per day

2 Stipend Positions Available 

BEA’s will rotate classes and are not expected to be present for all classes. 

Desired Experience

  • 3 years as a Birthworker 
  • Formal or informal experience providing Childbirth education

Duties/ Expectations

  • Provide Evidence based birthing class using the prepared slides, (additional information and personal flare can be added) 
  • Help Set up and break down (7:45-5:15)
  • Distribute and collect class Evaluations
  • Non-judgemental and Inclusive of all birthing individuals and birthing choices 
  • Competent in Cultural Humility and Trauma informed care

Dates for CBE Classes:

  • 4/9 & 4/30
  • 5/14
  • 6/11
  • 7/9 & 7/30
  • 8/13
  • 9/10 

Application materials 

  • Job application here or https://forms.gle/winXbZtALXUdt4dD7
  • Cover letter and Resume 
  • Proof of Training/ Experience 
  • One professional or client reference for your childbirth education experience

Open till Filled. Apply ASAP