Arrival & Attendance
What are the first two things you should do before entering any classroom?
Change into indoor shoes (or booties in infants) and wash your hands
How long should you wash your hands?
20 seconds (Sing the ABC's)
What should teachers be doing during children's play?
Actively engaging with children on their level.
What are the primary ways teachers communicate with parents?
CLP App, email, and in-person communication.
Are cell phones allowed inside classrooms?
No.
How early can you clock in?
Up to 5 minutes before your scheduled shift.
When should children wash their hands?
1. Upon arrival
2. Before and After meals
3. After the restroom or diaper changes, and throughout the day as needed.
What should nap time be used for?
Cleaning, planning, observations, meetings, and classroom preparation.
Someone unknown arrives to pick up a child.
What do you do?
Call Leadership, verify authorization, and contact the parent if needed before releasing the child.
Name one beverage that is NOT allowed in classrooms.
Hot coffee or hot tea (any hot drink).
You're running late. What should you do?
You must call. Do not text; do not email.
True or False:
Teachers may wash dishes in the classroom sink.
False.
What app is used for observations and lesson planning?
Teaching Strategies
Who should help with sensitive conversations with families?
Leadership
How far in advance should you call off sick?
At least 2 hours before your shift.
What should you do if a child develops a fever?
Notify leadership immediately. If it is 100.4 of high.Fever-free, medication-free, for 24 hours.
Name three opening or closing classroom responsibilities.
When should newsletters be sent?
Monthly.
How many years must you work before vacation time begins?
2 years.
Scenario:
Your timecard didn't record your clock out. What should you do?
Complete a Missing Punch and ask your leadership to verify your timecard.
Scenario:
A child has a severe allergic reaction.
Name the first three things you should do.
Review the allergy plan, administer medication if required, notify the director/911 according to the action plan.
Scenario:
You need to leave your classroom for a minute. What should you do?
Tell your co-teacher where you're going and make sure the classroom stays in ratio before leaving.
Scenario:
A parent asks a question you don't know the answer to.
What should you do?
Refer them to the Lead Teacher or Leadership instead of guessing.
What attendance and punctuality goals does CLP expect employees to maintain?
98% attendance and 97% punctuality.