Goals and Objectives
. Identify true or false statements about determining minimum and ideal staffing levels.
2. Calculate staffing requirements based on scenarios. (Assignment Sheet 1)
3. Identify essential characteristics of a job description.
4. Write a job description for an early care position. (Assignment Sheet 2)
5. List sources for recruiting employees/staff. (Assignment Sheet 3)
6. Answer Multiple Choice questions about the hiring process.
7. Develop a list of appropriate interview questions. (Assignment Sheet 4)
8. Discuss in class guidelines for planning and conducting staff interviews.
9. Obtain information about the required background checks of prospective employees/staff. (Add to Director’s Portfolio)
10. Answer multiple choice questions about the contents of an orientation for employees.
11. Answer multiple-choice questions about scheduling employees/staff.
12. Discuss in class scenarios about employee/staff scheduling. (Supplement 2)
13. Answer questions about the importance of incorporating employee personal goals
into professional development plans.
14. Develop a professional development plan. (Assignment Sheet 5)
15. Answer questions about guidelines and benefits of employee exit interviews.
16. Distinguish among requirements and opportunities for employee/staff training.
17. Research sources of training for specific staff development topics. (Assignment
Sheet 6)
18. Answer questions about education and training in early care.
19. Develop a differential salary schedule. (Assignment Sheet 7)
20. Answer questions about purposes of employee/staff evaluations.
21. Answer questions about guidelines for conducting employee/staff evaluations.
22. Develop a set of policies relating to termination of employment. (Assignment Sheet
8)
23. Answer multiple-choice questions about applicable labor laws/employment practices.
24. Identify signs of stress in the early care and education profession and possible
preventive measures with self and others.