Goals and Objectives
1. 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.