ProfessionalismAttitude, Actions and

Words

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PROFESSIONALISM PERMEATES ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR JOB

If you want to be respected as a professional, you must look and act like one!

Dress up rather than dress down.

Grooming and hygiene should be impeccable.

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DRESS CODE DO’S AND DON’TS

Closed-toe, closed-back shoes; no flip-flops or high heels

Tattoos and body piercings not visible

Fingernails must be clipped to finger tips. Long nails are not acceptable.

No ball caps indoors

No street shoes or bare feet in Infant Room

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CELL PHONE POLICY Using cell phones or personal media players for any reason is prohibited for all employees during working hours including

making or receiving phone calls

sending or receiving text messages

checking email

taking photographs

searching internet sites

in lieu of a watch

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A WORD ABOUT BREAKS

The importance of lunch and rest breaks can not be underestimated. Working with children is tiring and breaks help teachers to recharge and refresh themselves.

Employees are strongly encouraged to leave their classroom for their meal breaks.

Employees on meal or rest breaks are not permitted to interfere with other employees who are continuing to work.

Scheduling for breaks can be very tight; please remember to leave and return on time.

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DRINK POLICYYou are a model of healthy eating and a promoter of safe

habits!

Absolutely no hot beverages—including coffee, cocoa or tea—is allowed in any classroom!

Water may be consumed in a clear sport water bottle, a cup, or the plastic bottle in which it was purchased.

All other cold beverages must be in an opaque water bottle so its contents are not visible. Plastic cups from any food establishment are not permissible.

For safety reasons, vitamin-enhanced water is not allowed in the classroom.

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FOOD POLICYYou are a model of healthy eating and a promoter of safe

habits!

At least one teacher must sit at the table with the children while they are eating, talking, socializing and supervising them. Any teacher eating must be seated.

If all of the children aren’t eating something, the teacher should not be eating it in front of them.

Infant caregivers must sit while feeding babies seated in high chairs.

Teachers are encouraged to eat what the children are eating. Employees who wish to eat something else—including snacks—must do so outside the classroom.

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SMOKING POLICY

Smoking is prohibited on school grounds—including the parking lot.

Because allergic reactions can occur from smoke that clings to clothing, staff are asked not to smoke while wearing work clothing.

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ProfessionalismToward Parents

Your language and mannerisms convey maturity and good

judgment!

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Don’t wait for a parent to initiate conversation

Relationships With Parents MustBe a Priority

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Build a PartnershipWith FamiliesLearn—and use—the names of allthe parents in your classroom

Make families feel welcome; invite their active participation

Maintain frequent, two-way communication

Acknowledge parents’ choices and goals for their child

Respond with respect and sensitivity to parents’ preferences and concerns

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Be Positive

Be each child’s biggest fan

Always have something nice to enthusiastically say in front of the child and parent

Compliment parents on the good job they’re doing being parents

Take time to write short notes home or make quick positive phone calls to share good news

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Listen carefully and respond quickly to requests

Be of help to them; gather up belongings, have a child ready if they’re in a rush

Assist with parent and child transitions

Respond “I will find out” instead of “I don’t know”

Admit when you are wrong

Don’t hesitate to seek their advice and opinions

Provide Excellent Customer Service

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Always Practice the

Ten Foot RuleAnyone who comes within TEN FEET of a staff member should receive THREE things:

Warm, Genuine Greeting

A Smile and a Question

A Fond Farewell

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COMMUNICATE PROBLEMS TACTFULLY AND SKILLFULLY Be mindful of the time of day, events

happening in the family before approaching

Respect the parent’s confidentiality

Statements like “I’d like your help” or “Can I ask your advice?” are helpful

Always start and end with a positive statement about the child when informing parents of a problem or behavior

Be solution-oriented instead of a tattletale!

Keep your school’s Director informed ; talk to her BEFORE communicating a problem to a parent

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Be Enthusiastic About Your Schooland all its Programs

Do NOT share your unhappiness

surrounding the school, its policies or employees with anyone other than

your Director.

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Have Passion For What You Do

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Maintain Confidentiality

Keep informed of all laws and regulations regarding the handling of personal information

Share information ONLY with people who have a need to know

Keep written information in a safe place

Don’t gossip!

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Art & WritingPhonics & Literature Focus Theme

Music

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Blocks Dramatic Play Math & Manipulatives Technology

Science & Sensory

Fun With Fitness

Class:Theme:Dates:

Dates AfternoonDay

Monday ;

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Activities

Morning

Proof Spelling and Grammar on All Communication

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RememberThe parents we serve are our

customers first, last and always!

This relationship is very special and must be protected by everyone who

is in our employment.

Follow your FRIENDS on Social Media, not our

customers

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Ensure Your Classroom isAlways Clean and Clutter-Free

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Should You Be Asked To AnswerThe Phone, Do So With Enthusiasm, Courtesy,

And Closure!

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Professionalism With Children

Be intentional in all aspects of your

teaching role

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oolsDevelop warm and positive

relationships with children

Bring every child’s culture and language into the classroom

Strive to create a caring community within your classroom

Get To Know ChildrenAnd Their

Families Well

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Treat All Children With Respect and Dignity

Be positive and encouraging

Provide activities and experiences that leave children feeling secure, relaxed and comfortable—and not disengaged, stressed-out or frightened

Handle problems in the classroom by asking an Administrator to help. Do not remove children to the office or another room

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Handle All Children With Care

Lift children up under the armpitsPulling on hands or forearms puts stress on the on the elbows. Never pick up a toddler or infant by the hands or wrists, as dislocation of the wrist or elbow can occur. Do not swing a child by the armsAny type of swinging by holding the hands or wrists can put stress on the elbow joint and is prohibited.Gently take children by the handJerking a child by the arm or pulling him along while walking or quickly grabbing his or her hand can jerk the arm, causing the radial head to slip. Always provide proper support when holding infantsWhen holding an infant, always make sure you’re supporting the head, neck and back. If someone is holding you a baby, lean close to the person and collect the baby in a tight bundle.

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Attendence SheetsDate: Classroom: Transitions Staff Initials

First Name Last Name In 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm Out Where: ____1 Time:2 In Out345 Where: ____6 Time:7 In Out8910 Where: ____11 Time:12 In Out131415 Where: ____16 Time:17 In Out181920 Where: ____21 Time:22 In Out232425 Where: ____26 Time:27 In Out28TOTAL

Special Notes:

Take Face-to Name Attendance Every Thirty Minutes

Match each child’s name on the attendance sheet to the actual child

Conduct attendance before, during and after each transition

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TransitionsReally

Matter!!

Always be fully aware of the number of students for whom you’re caring—however briefly

Be sure to sign in on the Transition sheet as soon as you enter a classroom. Immediately ask “How many children are here today?”

Upon entering the play yard, have children go to a designated spot. Conduct a name-to-face attendance, check that shoe laces are tied, first aid supplies are available, etc.

As children are transitioned into and out of classrooms, ensure that all staff are fully aware of who is coming and going

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Ensure All Children’s Good

HealthProper handwashing is one of the most effective ways of preventing the spread of infections and illnesses in child care. Teach ALL Children to Washo Upon arrival or whenever entering a new classroomo Before and after eatingo After using the toilet; after diapering o After coughing or in contact with bodily fluids: runny

noses, blood, vomito After outdoor playo Before and after messy experiences: water play, play-

dough, sand playo After handling petso When hands are visibly dirtyo Before going home

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Be a Model of

Good Handwashin

gWash Your Hands

o Upon arrival, when entering any classroom or coming in from

outside

o Before & after food preparation, handling or serving food to a

child

o Eating food, bottle feeding or feeding a child

o Giving medication or taking out garbage

o After diapering, using the toilet or handling bodily fluids

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Follow All Standards for Cleaning

And Sanitizing the Children’s

EnvironmentThe best practice for reducing the spread of

diarrhea and other illness in your classroom is to

1. Clean using a solution of soap and water

2. Rinse off with clean water

3. Sanitize using a solution of bleach and water

4. Allow to Air Dry or Wipe Off With a Clean Paper Towel After

Two Minutes

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Be Prepared

Class: Theme: There’s Only One Me: My Friends and Me Dates: September 6 -17

Language and Literacy *The Kissing Hand

The Color of Us *The children will dictate stories about their friends

*Reading books to our friends *Books added throughout classroom dealing with

friendships *Making cards for grandparents

*Allie Alligator, Bubba Bear & Catina Cat activities and games

*Making books for our friends

Art and Writing *Writing, drawing & construction paper

cut into people shapes *Skin tone paint and paper

*Red & Yellow Tissue paper *Copies made on the copier of photos of

all the children in the class *Squares and rectangle sponges

*Yellow and Red stamp pads *Collage materials in red and yellow

*Tracing a, b, and c in salt

Science and Sensory *A variety of unbreakable mirrors

added *Weighing and measuring ourselves

*Food colors and eye droppers *Red and yellow color paddles *Goo, Gak and other “Sensory

Experiences” *Who’s That Talking?: A Listening

Game

Math and Manipulatives *Counting games

*People Puzzles made from pictures of us

*Sorting plastic people by size *Graphing eye color, height and

weight

Blocks *5” Vinyl People of

various abilities *Photos of homes and

schools added for reference *Toy cars

Dramatic Play Area will be converted into a home’s kitchen with real appliances (cords

removed), flatware, curtains and food boxes added. Enriched also with

dress-up clothes for both males and females (skirts, dresses, shirts, bow

ties, shoes, etc.)

Technology *Smart Board: color mixing

Smart Board: ā, b and c sounds *Taking pictures of ourselves

with the digital camera

Physical Development *Mini-tramps and mats added

*Relay races *Simon Says *Jump ropes

*Parachute play

Music and Movement *CD’s representing all North

American cultures *The children are invited to bring in

their favorite musical CD’s *Karaoke machine with mic

*Singing: solos, duets and trios *Maracas

Turn in lesson plans at least two weeks in advance

Make coming to work a priority

Arrive each day well rested and in a positive frame of mind

Have all materials prepared at the start of the day; avoidlast minute scrambling formaterials, supplies and equipment

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Organize Your Classroom With Children In Mind

Children’s items should be labeled using a capital first letter and all others in lower case.

Label toy tubs and baskets with ONLY pictures in Infant and Toddler classrooms.

When labeling items in Preschool and Schoolage classrooms, use both a picture and the word. Write in lower case letters only.

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Your Classroom Should Help Children

Develop Autonomy.

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Utilize a Variety of Teaching Strategies

Acknowledge what children do or say

Encourage persistence and effort

Give specific feedback instead of general comments

Ask questions to provoke thinking

Model attitudes and behaviors

Create and add challenges to tasks

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Make Wise Use of All Learning Venues

Routines of the Day

Interest Centers

Small Groups

Large Group / Circle Time / Class Meeting

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Professionalism Towards Fellow Staff and Management

Collaboration and teamwork are crucial components so children feel safe, secure

and happy.

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Interactions With Supervisors Should Always Be Positive

and RespectfulBe willing to accept ideas and suggestions from them

Be solution-driven and not a “problem dropper”

Maintain confidentiality

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Embrace a Positive Working Relationship With Fellow Staff

Your mannerisms, words and actions should always reflect teamwork.

Unless you are asked for it, don’t give advice. Be a coach instead!

Don’t gossip!

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Maintain Proper Classroom Ratios At All Times

Immediately notify a manager if your classroom is not in ratio

Notify a manager if you need to leave the room for any reason—even if only briefly

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Respect and Follow Absence and

Vacation Policies

Report your absence to your supervisor at least two hours before your scheduled start time.

You are not excused from work unless you’ve actually spoken with a supervisor. Text and voice messages may not be used in lieu of speaking to a manager.

Make requests for vacations in writing at least two weeks in advance.

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In The Event of Inclement Weather

School Closure: Occurs when weather and/or road conditions are so extreme that opening a school would be dangerous to children, families and staff.

Delayed Opening: Occurs when road conditions warrant families and staff needing additional travel time. Typically we open two hours late: 8:30 am. Staff will paid only for the hours they work.

Early Closure: Occurs when weather / road conditions worsen throughout the day. Families are notified via phone calls and email. Staff will be paid for the hours they work.

In certain markets, staff are encouraged to watch local television stations for the most current

weather-related information.

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Be Open To Learning

Attend trainings, workshops and conferences

If possible, continue your education in Early Childhood by enrolling in classes

Read all you can about the ECE field and the age group with whom you work

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Be Happy! Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It simply

means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections!