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Scripps Health
Perinatal Educator - Systemwide - Casual/Per-Diem
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What they do
A Childbirth Educator leads classes to help parents and families prepare for childbirth. Works with women and families during pregnancy and provides information, support and referrals related to childbirth.
$59,795 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Perinatal Educator - Systemwide - Casual/Per-Diem Scripps Health United States, California, La Jolla Aug 13, 2026 Description This is a casual/per-diem position with a varied schedule that may include days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Position will primarily teach at Scripps Mercy San Diego (Hillcrest) while supporting the systemwide programs as needed. Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. Why join Scripps Health? At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2026
Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. We invite you to join our Perinatal Education team as a Perinatal Educator. The Perinatal Educator for Scripps Center for Community Health and Advocacy is a Certified Childbirth Educator and/or a Certified Lactation Educator. In addition, they are responsible for:
- Teaching standardized perinatal education programs throughout the Scripps Healthcare System.
- The Educator is an active team member who works closely with the Lead Perinatal Educator and Supervisor in the development of and implementation of perinatal education programs.
- The Educator performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing, education or another field.
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Accomplished adult and/or child teaching skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to function with minimal supervision, bilingual an advantage, strong personal and professional commitment to adult and/or child education programming.
- Previous experience with adult and/or child learning systems/theory.
- Certified Childbirth Educator and/or Certified Lactation Educator with one year teaching experience in Perinatal Education.