Become A Parent Educator Today!
DO YOU WANT TO HELP OTHER PARENTS JUST LIKE YOU? DO YOU SEEK TO CONTINUE LEARNING FROM OTHER PARENTS?
Family Education Centre Parent Educators love to support the community, help parents build a unique relationship with their children.Benefits of being a Member of Family Education Centre:
- Be part of team of people who share similar interests
- Help parents and children in the community
- Participate in volunteer events and social activities
- Interact with people in a dynamic, exciting and vibrant setting
- Receive training and mentoring from other Parent Educators and Experienced Trainers to help prepare you for your role
Who should become a Parent Educator?
To be eligible to apply as a Parent Educator you must be a parent.Essential Criteria to Become a Parent Educator
To become a Parent Educator, the following are the core criteria we are looking for is as follows:- Are friendly and outgoing
- Enjoy working in a team environment
- Are flexible and can easily adapt to new environments and situations
- Have basic computer skills(must be able to navigate the Internet) and have an email account
- Knowledge of computer skills is an asset
- Provide office administrative skills is an asset
- Familiarity with standard technology tools, such as the Microsoft Office, sufficient to use these tools to deliver workshops, courses, online training and learning programs
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on effective facilitation
- Strong facilitation skills, in order to effectively facilitate learning programs using various approaches (online, telephone, classroom)
- Have an understanding of the Adlerian Philosophy
- Demonstrate strong listening, communication, understanding and responding skills
- Are fluent in English (ability to speak other languages a bonus)
- Can commit to flexible hours day or evenings
- A resident of Ontario and legally entitled to work in Canada
Our facilitators are the experts in the room. Therefore, we are seeking individuals who can speak knowledgeably and confidently about parenting topics discussed during the courses, workshops or live Facebook.
Why be a Parent Educator with us?
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Support Your Community
Support Your Community
Offer tools, support and encourage the parents and help them empower their children to become independent, confident, make choices and grow up with a foundation.
Encourage Learning
Encourage Learning
Provide Family Education Centre and other organizations the opportunity to reach out and expand its network while delivering meaningful training
Build your Skills
Build your Skills
Continue to grow your skills and experience helping other parents in this challenging and rewarding role
Parent Educators Process
Complete the application process
If accepted, complete the Parent Educator Training Course
If Successfully, maintain annual certification requirements
Continue to be active in supporting FEC Parent Educator Role
Throughout the process, we offer continued tools, resources, and support you need to be successful.
Responsibilities
● Helping Parents with tools and tips
● Providing information, reference material, workshops, courses and more
● Responding to parent inquiries with thoughtful, enthusiastic and accurate answers
● Enhancing the overall parent experience
Time Commitment
Parent Educators commit to several shifts throughout the week (Monday to Saturday) days and evenings for up to one year.
*The ability to work variety of shifts on a weekly basis is an asset.
Training Requirements
- Attend mandatory training course,refresher course, volunteer in several Family Education volunteer events
- Participate in monthly meetings throughout the year
Parent Educator Initial Training
- Application process
- 6-week Initial
Approval and Acceptance Process:
- Our Program Coordinator will contact you with regards to your interest in the course
- You will be placed on an eligible contact list of candidates
- Our Program Coordinator will advise you with a date, time and requirements to begin training
- Once you have completed the training you will be eligible to start facilitating and a part of FEC team
- An assessment and discussion will be reviewed for further opportunities within FEC
Cost:
- The cost of the training is $350 which includes all materials (payment plans are available)
Parent Educator Refresher Training
- Application process
- 6-week Refresher Training
Cost:
- No fees apply for this training it is included in the initial registration.
If you’re interested in joining Family Education Centre, Call our office today for more details on the next training! (905) 452-0332.
Parent Educator Form
Please fill out the information in this form.
Parent Educator Questionnaire
The Family Education Centre, Parent Educator Program delivers an invaluable service to the community and provides a variety of programs in support to parents and families.
Parent Educators are an integral part of any organization. If you require further details, contact us at (905) 452-0332. Please complete the form below.