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PROFESSIONALISM PERMEATES ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR JOB

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

Tattoos and body piercings not visible

Fingernails clipped to finger-tip length; long nails are not sanitary and are not acceptable.

No ball caps indoors

No street shoes or bare feet in Infant Room

Jeans only allowed on specific days; check with your School Director

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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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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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You are a model of healthy eating and a promoter of safe habits!

Absolutely no hot beverages 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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You 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.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 is NOT prohibited on school

grounds—including the parking lot.

Because allergic reactions can occur from smoke that clings to clothing, staff are asked to avoid smoking while wearing their work clothing.

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Your language and mannerisms convey maturity and good

judgment!

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Don’t wait for a parent to initiate conversation

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Learn—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 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

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Anyone who comes within TEN FEET of a staff member must receive THREE things:

Warm, Genuine Greeting

A Smile and a Question

A Fond Farewell

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Build a foundation based on trust and respect

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!

Never discuss problems without first talking to your Director!

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Do NOT share your unhappiness

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

your Director.

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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 ;

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Activities

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The 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.

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This practices crosses a professional line.

It is almost always detrimental to quality care!

Children can’t separate teacher from babysitter and is frustrating

for them.

Should you wish to earn extra money babysitting, find clients

outside of your school.

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Be intentional in all aspects of your

teaching role

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Develop 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

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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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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 arms

Gently take children by the hand

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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Match each child’s name on the Name-to-Face roster to the actual child

Take attendance more often during busy drop-off and pick-up times

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You will be subject to immediate

termination if:o You leave any child unsupervised for any

length of time

o You are unaware of how many children are in

your care

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Proper handwashing is one of the most effective ways of preventing the spread of infections and illnesses in child care. Teach ALL Children to Wash

o Upon arrival or whenever entering a new classroomo Before and after eatingoAfter using the toilet; after diapering oAfter coughing or in contact with bodily fluids: runny noses, blood, vomitoAfter outdoor playoBefore and after messy experiences: water play, play-dough, sand playoAfter handling petsoWhen hands are visibly dirtyoBefore going home

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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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Children’s items should be labeled with their name and picture

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.

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oolsRoutines of the Day

Interest Centers

Small Groups

Large Group / Circle Time / Class Meeting

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Collaboration and teamwork are crucial components so children feel safe,

secure and happy.

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Be willing to accept ideas and suggestions from them

Be solution-driven and not a “problem dropper”

Maintain confidentiality

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

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