National Trainer

Position Summary

A Certified Parents as Teachers National Trainer facilitates high quality on-ground and online training that promotes best practices in the fields of early childhood education, parenting, and family support. National Trainers serve as ambassadors of the Parents as Teachers National Center’s mission and values. Parents as Teachers is expanding our cadre of National Trainers to reflect the families, children and parent educators we serve.

National Trainers are employed on an as needed basis by Parents as Teachers National Center and are not eligible for benefits.

Essential Functions

1.    Training: (65%) Ensure the training environment is prepared and staged to support full engagement of participants. Meet training objectives by providing consistent and responsive training experiences as outlined in the trainer’s manual. Successfully use various forms of media to enhance the learning experience. Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning principles through presentation style and facilitation techniques. Build group cohesion and community among participants through a respectful and cultural humility lens. Assist learners in applying training content to their individual and collective roles and programmatic expectations. Collaborate with co-trainer around planning, management of the physical environment, integration of training content, and reflective practice.

2.    Administrative: (20%) Complete administrative tasks and assist in the mechanics of training. Routinely participate in Parents as Teachers communications such as trainers’ calls and webinars. Maintain current knowledge of changes in research, policy, procedures, curricula, training, and other Parents as Teachers news. Participate in professional development related to the Trainer Core Competencies, including the annual trainers’ meeting. 

3.    Certification: (10%) Maintain certification by annually meeting the standards for Parents as Teachers National Trainers. Demonstrate and maintain a level of competency on the National Trainer Core Competencies. 

Annual Requirements to Maintain Certification: