Parent Educator - Parents as Teachers South Region

South Region Parents as Teachers

Oki. Are you passionate about supporting young children and families in Lethbridge?

Consider joining our team of caring family support professionals.

We are currently inviting applications for a 1.0 FTE parent educator/ home visitor in Lethbridge

Title:

Home Visitor/Parent Educator

Location:

Lethbridge and area

Hours:

1.0 FTE (35 hours per week)

Proposed

Start Date:

January 26, 2026

Anticipated End Date:
March 31, 2026 (with possibility of extension)

Hours:

M-F (occasional weekends)

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. Occasional evening and weekend work required.

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 early years home visiting model.

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.

This position reports to the Program Manager, Parents as Teachers.

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma preferred in a human‑services related field such as: child and youth care, early childhood development and education, education, nursing, social work, health or psychology. Combination of equivalencies and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two years supervised experience working with young children and their parents.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and parent education.
• Ability to establish rapport with diverse families and empower them to build their strengths.
• Familiarity with developmental screening tools such as the Ages and Stages 3 and Ages and Stages Social‑Emotional 2 Questionnaires.
• Demonstrated group facilitation skills.
• Strong knowledge of local and regional community resources to assist families.
• Exceptional, effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills (e.g. non‑judgmental, strength‑based, objective, reflective, empathic, patient, tactful).
• Ability to be self‑motivated and work independently and contribute in a team environment.
• Strong written communication, organizational and record‑keeping skills.
• Computer skills including utilizing a database, web browsing, e‑mail, Internet and word‑processing.
• Ability to work flexible hours when necessary.
• Physically able to carry large items, go up and down stairs, and join families in play on the floor.

• Successfully complete the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings
• Maintain current certification as a parent educator by completing the required professional development hours for years of service.
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License, insurance and a reliable vehicle.
• Current clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Current Child Intervention Record Check (to request a Child Intervention Record Check, email ).

• Provide personal home visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well‑being (including planning, delivering and documenting the visit).
• Use the PAT Foundational Curricula to share research‑based information with families.
• Complete all required documentation regarding personal home visits, group connections,…