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Early Childhood Staff Orientation Guide

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A comprehensive orientation system for learning your new role in early childhood education.
  • 05 July 2016
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Working with children is fun but also complex and requires knowledge of health and safety practices, child development, guidance strategies, and more. This guide serves as a long-term resource as you grow into the profession. Full of research and best practices.

Sharon Bergen has over thirty years in the education profession as a teacher, program director, multi-site manager, and trainer. She is an instructor of Early Childhood and Youth Development at Dakota County Technical College and author of several books including Best Practices for Training Early Childhood Professionals and Healthy Children Healthy Lives: The Wellness Guide for Early Childhood Programs.

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Price: $22.95
Pages: 120
Publisher: Redleaf Press
Imprint: Redleaf Press
Publication Date: 05 July 2016
Trim Size: 10.88 X 8.38 in
ISBN: 9781605544311
Format: Paperback
BISACs: EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, EDUCATION / Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten), EDUCATION / Professional Development, EDUCATION / Reference
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Sharon Bergen has over thirty years of experience in the profession as a teacher, program director, multi-site manager, and trainer. She is currently an instructor of Early Childhood and Youth Development at Dakota County Technical College. Sharon is the author of several books including Best Practices for Training Early Childhood Professionals and Healthy Children Healthy Lives: The Wellness Guide for Early Childhood Programs.
Introduction

Chapter 1: About Young Children

Child Development Basics
-Principles of Development
-Infants
-Toddlers
-Preschoolers

Interacting with young children
-Intentional Behaviors
-Child Guidance

Ethical considerations involved in working with children and families
-Do No Harm Principle
-Confidentiality
-Partnerships with Families and Colleagues

Check Your Learning

Chapter 2: Protecting Children's Health and Safety

Illness Prevention
-Hand-washing
-Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting
-Excluding ill children

Injury prevention
-Safety checks
-Supervision
-Child abuse prevention

Emergency preparedness
-Child Injuries
-Emergencies

Check Your Learning

Chapter 3: A Day in the Program

Arrival Routines

Meals and Snacks
-Feeding Infants
-Toddler and Preschool Meals and Snacks

Diapering and Toileting
-Diapering
-Toileting

Outdoor Play

Naptime Routines and Safe Sleep
-Safe Sleep for Infants
-Nap Guidelines and Routines

Learning activities
-Program Goals, Curriculum, and Assessment
-Group activities
-Room arrangement and equipment
-Transitions

Communicating with Families
-Informal Conversations
-Formal Communications

Departure routines

Team Communications

Check Your Learning

Chapter 4: Conclusion

Professionalism
-Personal Appearance
-Professional Behaviors

Continuing Your Learning
-Everyday Learning
-Professional Development Planning

Chapter 5: Resources