South Region
Parents as Teachers
SOUTH REGION PARENTS AS TEACHERS IS HIRING!
Lethbridge Parent Educator – Home Visitor
Are you passionate about supporting diverse young children and families in Lethbridge? Consider joining our team of caring family support professionals.
About Us:
For over twenty-eight years, South Region Parents as Teachers has been engaging and supporting families in Southern Alberta to promote the optimal development, learning and health of their children (prenatally – kindergarten) in the crucial early years of life. Our mission is to provide the information, support and encouragement families need to help young children develop optimally. South Region Parents as Teachers is proud to be an international Parents as Teachers Affiliate program utilizing the innovative, evidence-based Parents as Teachers home visiting model.
Position Summary:
A certified parent educator supports families during the crucial early years of a child’s life through the Parents as Teachers model components which include; personal visits, group connections, child screenings and linkages to a network of resources. Parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being is emphasized in their work with families. Utilizing the Parents as Teachers Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the parent educator partners, facilitates and reflects with families to build protective factors.
Title: Home Visitor/Parent Educator
Location: Lethbridge
Hours: 1.0 FTE Mo – Fr; occasional evening and weekends as required.
Proposed Start Date: To be determined with the successful candidate
Reports to: Program Manager
We offer an exceptional paid benefits package, through Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) including vision, dental, extended health; Generous health spending account; Three weeks (prorated) paid vacation. Pension plan available for full-time staff. Occasional evening and weekend work required.
See the Employment Opportunities under the "About Us" tab above for details.
Being a parent is hard work...
Parents as Teachers helps parents understand child development
and connects them to the resources they need to make the best
choices for their family.
Parents as Teachers offers personal home visits tailored to the
needs of each family.
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on how to enroll.
Did you know you can receive FREE encouragement, information and support from a trained home visitor?
South Region Parents as Teachers is here to support you in your parenting journey. Enjoy personalized in-person/home and/or virtual personal visits. We are here to help you and your family by providing you with personalized, tailored supports and information.
What can you expect? You and your child(ren) enjoy some one-on-one book and play time to support your child's development and strengthen your relationship, you and your home visitor take time to discuss developmental topics, parenting celebrations and challenges, and you have a chance to reflect on your family's goals. And, at every visit, you'll learn about protective factors which help all families be strong and resilient in good times and in tough times.
South Region Parents as Teachers serves the City of Lethbridge and rural communities across Southwestern Alberta such as Bow Island, Taber, Milk River, Coaldale, Nobleford, Fort Macleod, Raymond, Cardston, Pincher Creek and the Crowsnest Pass. Indigenous families in Lethbridge may be interested in receiving support from our Indigenous-supporting home visitor!
South Region Parents as Teachers is here to support you in your parenting journey. Enjoy personalized in-person/home and/or virtual personal visits. We are here to help you and your family by providing you with personalized, tailored supports and information.
What can you expect? You and your child(ren) enjoy some one-on-one book and play time to support your child's development and strengthen your relationship, you and your home visitor take time to discuss developmental topics, parenting celebrations and challenges, and you have a chance to reflect on your family's goals. And, at every visit, you'll learn about protective factors which help all families be strong and resilient in good times and in tough times.
South Region Parents as Teachers serves the City of Lethbridge and rural communities across Southwestern Alberta such as Bow Island, Taber, Milk River, Coaldale, Nobleford, Fort Macleod, Raymond, Cardston, Pincher Creek and the Crowsnest Pass. Indigenous families in Lethbridge may be interested in receiving support from our Indigenous-supporting home visitor!
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Nov. 20 is National Child Day! |
Did you know November 20 is National Child Day? This event is celebrated annually in Canada to recognize our country’s commitment to upholding the rights of children! Every year, communities across Alberta find unique ways to celebrate and educate on children’s rights. We invite you to join us to mark this important day. Here’s how you can get involved:
1. Learn more about children’s rights! Check out the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child as starting points to expand your knowledge.
2. Plan an activity for your family. It could be as simple as reading a book together about children around the world or having a conversation with children in your life about their rights.
3. Ask children how they would like to celebrate! It is their day, and they may have some unique ideas.
4. Spread the word. Tell your family, neighbours and colleagues about National Child Day to help raise awareness. Share information on social media or on your website.
5. Wear BLUE in support of National Child Day. Make it a community or team building event by encouraging your friends and colleagues to join in.
6. Join Parents as Teachers and other community organizations at our National Child Day Event! Families Ties and the YMCA hosted the National Child Day Event on Saturday Nov. 23 at the Cor Van Raay YMCA. Theme: “This is Me.” Every child has unique strengths and abilities that make them special, and they deserve to be celebrated.
Families enjoyed FREE National Child Day activities facilitated by community organizations and service providers including Parents as Teachers. Thanks to those who stopped by our table and say hi!
1. Learn more about children’s rights! Check out the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child as starting points to expand your knowledge.
2. Plan an activity for your family. It could be as simple as reading a book together about children around the world or having a conversation with children in your life about their rights.
3. Ask children how they would like to celebrate! It is their day, and they may have some unique ideas.
4. Spread the word. Tell your family, neighbours and colleagues about National Child Day to help raise awareness. Share information on social media or on your website.
5. Wear BLUE in support of National Child Day. Make it a community or team building event by encouraging your friends and colleagues to join in.
6. Join Parents as Teachers and other community organizations at our National Child Day Event! Families Ties and the YMCA hosted the National Child Day Event on Saturday Nov. 23 at the Cor Van Raay YMCA. Theme: “This is Me.” Every child has unique strengths and abilities that make them special, and they deserve to be celebrated.
Families enjoyed FREE National Child Day activities facilitated by community organizations and service providers including Parents as Teachers. Thanks to those who stopped by our table and say hi!
NOV. 8 Is National Parents as Teachers Day (USD)
November 8 is National Parents as Teachers Day, a day to recognize the thousands of organizations offering Parents as Teachers services around the world. Here's to the thousands of parent educators, including those here at South Region Parents as Teachers, who give parents of young children support and information so all children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Here is a bit of what some of our families have shared with us about their home visitors:
“This was a wonderful, supportive program that we learned a lot from. Our whole family benefited from participating. [Our home visitor] was fantastic - our child loved spending time with her. She worked very hard to tailor PAT resources to our family and our specific questions. We recommend PAT to everyone we know with young children.”
“[Our home visitor] has been one of the biggest supports in our lives. She has helped me gain confidence in being the best mom for my baby. She helped me establish strong routines early such as reading at bedtime when she was small... I never feel overwhelmed in parenting because I know I can reach out to our home visitor without any judgment. I am so thankful for this program and for the support.”
“We love [our home visitor] , and having her come visit is a highlight of our month. It's an invaluable resource, especially since our parents aren't close by. Thank you :)”
Parents as Teachers evidence-based model is backed by nearly 40 years of independent research including many evidence recognitions.
Parents as Teachers "Potential is Everywhere"
Here are some ideas for how to observe National Parents as Teachers Day: Take some time to teach your children something new, go for a walk and talk about what you can see, hear, and feel, share a favourite book together, add a song or rhyme to your day.
Donate today and help give more families one-on-one tailored support:
Here is a bit of what some of our families have shared with us about their home visitors:
“This was a wonderful, supportive program that we learned a lot from. Our whole family benefited from participating. [Our home visitor] was fantastic - our child loved spending time with her. She worked very hard to tailor PAT resources to our family and our specific questions. We recommend PAT to everyone we know with young children.”
“[Our home visitor] has been one of the biggest supports in our lives. She has helped me gain confidence in being the best mom for my baby. She helped me establish strong routines early such as reading at bedtime when she was small... I never feel overwhelmed in parenting because I know I can reach out to our home visitor without any judgment. I am so thankful for this program and for the support.”
“We love [our home visitor] , and having her come visit is a highlight of our month. It's an invaluable resource, especially since our parents aren't close by. Thank you :)”
Parents as Teachers evidence-based model is backed by nearly 40 years of independent research including many evidence recognitions.
Parents as Teachers "Potential is Everywhere"
Here are some ideas for how to observe National Parents as Teachers Day: Take some time to teach your children something new, go for a walk and talk about what you can see, hear, and feel, share a favourite book together, add a song or rhyme to your day.
Donate today and help give more families one-on-one tailored support:
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Give your child a strong start with the Parents as Teachers program.
Testimonials
Being a parent isn't what I expected. You need to help them develop into their own little person, and I wouldn't have known how to do it without Parents as Teachers. |
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Having someone take the time to talk with me about parenting makes me feel useful, needed and very necessary! |
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Phone: 403-320-5983
Fax: 403-320-5989 |
Main Office Address |
South Region Parents as Teachers
Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary #71, 4510 Fairmont Gate South Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 8J3 |