eLearning Facilitator

Many schools and families are choosing distance or eLearning options, keeping children at home with online academics. To support their children, working parents are hiring eLearning facilitators. eLearning facilitators care for children and help implement the curriculum provided by a school. eLearning facilitators support child development and learning by following a provided curriculum from the local public school district or a private program provided by the parents.

The US Nanny Institute invests in current and future leaders of our industry and has a new, tailored program designed specifically for eLearning facilitators. The eLearning facilitator program creates a foundation of knowledge in childcare, health and safety, general education, and distance learning.

If you are interested in a comprehensive program for nannies and sitters, check out the Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Specialist or Professional Childcare programs. The US Nanny Institute also offers a Newborn Care program.

e-Learning Facilitator Program Requirements

The US Nanny Institute eLearning facilitator program is 15 hours of online classes that you watch on-demand. While watching the courses, you complete the provided study guides which prepare you for the online proficiency exam. You can enroll online at any time and start right away. When the program is completed, you earn an eLearning Facilitator Certification and get a transcript that lists the program courses. If you completed the eLearning Facilitator program and want to enroll in the Professional Childcare program, click here for the tuition discount.

Michelle D. from Alberta, Canada

” The course was very modern (loved the Litmos platform) with real world examples that demystified a lot of the buzzwords in education, caregiving  and  even personal psychology. Absolutely amazing content by your highly credentialed professorial contributors made me feel like I had done a semester course at nearby college from my kitchen table.  Thank you!! “

Total Tuition and Fees: $400

eLearning Facilitator – List of Classes

The eLearning Facilitator program provides practical skills needed to manage multiple children throughout an academic week with activities that support learning and the child’s overall growth and development. This program is online (15 hours) and designed for those seeking an in-home position or investing in a childcare career that supports a single-family or group of families with children in elementary and/or middle school. eLearning Facilitators primarily work Monday through Friday as they are the central core to implementing the schedule and logistics during the workweek. See a complete course list below and meet our 33 faculty instructors.

Each class is an on-demand video by our faculty and every class has a study guide that you download. You complete the study guide as you watch the course. After each course, there is a short quiz to test your understanding of the course material. The study guide and quiz prepare you for the proficiency exam at the end of the program.

• CC 102: Children and the Law by Aaron Brandel (1 hour). Laws differ in each state, but compliance with local child safety provisions is always mandatory. This course will review relevant laws on proper transportation, injury liability, child abuse, contracts, emergency treatment, and legal protections for childcare workers.

• CC 103: Positive Discipline by Dr. Lauren Formy-Duval (1 hour). Discipline is teaching children to manage their emotions and behaviors. This course starts with learning theory, reinforcement and rewards, then provides tools for decision making and setting up an environment that encourages prosocial behaviors. Common situations are discussed with guidance on when and how to intervene in specific situations that are likely to arise when caring for children.

• GE 101: Professionalism by Karli Ortmann (1 hour). Conducting yourself with high character, integrity, and behaving with moral principles is required to be a positive role model for children. This course teaches how to engage professionally and make appropriate choices while employed in childcare.

• GE 102: Stress Management by Dr. Lauren Formy-Duval (1 hour). Stress during childcare is inevitable as juggling children, parents, play dates, and a personal life is a lot. This course teaches the causes and symptoms, biology and management of stress. The course also provides behavior tools and techniques to reduce and manage stress reactions as a caregiver and tools to help children manage their stress.

• CC 205: Children and Literacy by Christine Ducz (1 hour). This course teaches early literacy skills for infants and toddlers while promoting strong reading and writing skills for preschool and kindergarten children. The course discusses advanced reading levels, the common core curriculum and how to support reading at home.

• CC 206: STEM Activities by Chelsea Herndon (1 hour). This STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) course leverages a child’s natural curiosity with a structured approach to learning. The course includes differing, age-appropriate activities that advance innovation and strategic thinking in children.

• HS 201: Childhood Fitness by Allison Winkelmann (1 hour). This course discusses the elements of fitness including body composition, endurance, flexibility, strength training, and provides examples of age-appropriate exercise programs.

• CC 301: Learning Environments and Styles by Annemarie Guertin (1 hour). The learning environment for children in the early years (ages 1-5) plays a critical role in development. This course teaches how to implement effective learning environments and support different learning styles.

• CC 302: Teaching Self-Regulation by Dr. Lauren Formy-Duval (1 hour). Self-regulation refers to a person’s ability to manage and control their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It is a critical foundation for learning and good decision making. This course explores self-regulation and provides information and tools to help foster and support this development in children.

• CC 304: Helping with Homework by Chelsea Herndon (30 minutes). Homework is designed to help students review key concepts and provide extra time to practice new skills. This course provides tools to create a positive homework environment, ensure students remain responsible for their homework, and shares practical ways to help children complete assignments.

• CC 306: Children and Art by Andrea Sammons (1 hour). Arts and crafts help children develop mentally, socially, and emotionally as well as boost self-confidence. This course focuses on how art helps develop critical thinking skills, pre-reading and writing skills. Practical tips are provided to implement art in the home.

• GE 301: Communicating with Families by Michelle Dragalin (1 hour). This course strengthens communication skills by reviewing barriers, identifying different communication styles, reviewing effective communication habits, and discussing how to have difficult conversations. The course also provides practical tools to develop a communication plan.

• GE 302: Parenting Styles by Denise Richardson (30 minutes). This course discusses the diverse types of families and parenting styles including authoritarian, authoritative, laissez-faire, and uninvolved. The course also covers parenting stereotypes including attachment, tiger mom, helicopter, and free-range.

• GE 303: Classroom Management by Jessica Lofton (1 hour). Classroom management is an essential element in working with groups of children. This course will introduce practical tools to understand and use an established process that can be applied to group play dates, birthday party games, and summer camp structured activities

• CC 401: Lesson Planning by Sereniti Bradley (1 hour). This course teaches how to use lesson plans, components of an effective lesson plan and provides example weekly plans for ages 3-10 with tools to clearly define learning outcomes.

• CC 406: Supporting eLearning by Serenity Bradley (1 hour). Children face different challenges when learning from home as part of a homeschooling program or a public or private school curriculum being implemented at home. This course shares how to best support the teacher and help the child stay focused and progressing forward in their academic development.

Total Tuition and Fees: $399