Licensing
While absolutely crucial to the operation of our program, this type of staff member can not be left alone with a group of students.
What is an Aide?
Way more exciting than when a police officer gives them out, using these with your students can help reinforce positive behavior!
What are tickets?
A student says they're hungry and that they don't have a snack. This is the first step you do.
What is "Ask them to see their lunchbox"?
If running late or missing a shift, this is the first form of communication you need to attempt.
Phone Call to Your Director
what bathrooms are we licensed to use.
the ones next to CARE classroom
As a licensed program, STAR only allows this amount of students to be with 1 teacher at a time.
What is 14?
This is the practice of doing what you said you were going to do when redirecting student behavior.
What is Following-Through?
These are the only times when watching a video on the TV is allowed.
When are Movie Fridays, Enrichment Intros, and TK/Kinder Rest Time?
What is the name of our Principal?
Kimberly Morris
When moving the group from one location to the other what should be don every single time?
Physical Roll Call
Per licensing, these type of products need to be kept locked up and away from students.
What are Cleaning Products that Contain Bleach?
This is how you should be walking when taking the students on a bathroom walk by yourself
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Although they're not leading the enrichment activity, this staff member needs to be actively involved, helping the Lead Teacher pass out supplies, demonstrate the activity, and redirect behaviors.
What is a Support Staff?
Missy
What should be done at each bathroom walk
physical roll call using the bathroom log each time
let co teachers know how many are you taking
A cliche amongst licensing agencies, this will probably be the first thing a licensing agent says to you upon arrival
What is "How many students are in your group?"
This is an excellent practice to use during a lesson or roll call when a student won't stop talking to their neighbors.
What is assigning seats/moving students?
(Or any other effective strategy)
Also a term for running away to Vegas to get married, this behavior is considered a serious violation and could result in suspension/expulsion from STAR.
What is elopement?
How long should snack be?
No longer than 20 minutes! If students are rowdy it is okay to clean up and go to recess early.
When to take breaks?
When to not take breaks?
Needs to be at least 2 teachers present or 1 teacher and 1 aide.
Don't take breaks 20 min before the end of your shift
All licensed childcare employees must have this training done within 30 days of hire.
What is "Mandated Reporter" Training?
This is the act of constantly moving around the room between different groups of students to establish your presence and help mitigate behaviors.
What is the Shark Effect?
When should vacuum be emptied
Daily.. but at least once a week
If a student is absent, what is the first thing you do?
Call the office for absences and then call guardian.
When should you prep?
If there are enough staff present you may leave the count to prep at a separate table