Getting Started
What are the first two things you should do before entering the classroom?
Change into indoor shoes (or booties for infant rooms) and wash your hands.
How long should you wash your hands?
20 seconds or sing the ABC's
How should teachers interact with children during play?
Get on the children's level and actively engage.
What are the main ways teachers communicate with parents?
CLP App, email, and face-to-face conversations.
How much notice is required for vacation requests?
30 days
How early may you clock in?
Up to 5 minutes before your shift.
What should you do if a child develops a fever?
Notify leadership immediately. 100.4 or higher. Fever free, medication free, 24 hours
What should nap time be used for?
Planning, cleaning, observations, meetings, and classroom preparation.
Someone arrives to pick up a child but isn't listed. What do you do?
Call front desk leadership, verify authorization, and contact the parent before releasing the child.
When can sick time be used? When does PTO begin?
Sick time can be used after 30 days. PTO begins after 90 days.
Where should your cell phone be during your shift?
In your locker or bag, not on your body or teacher station.
Where should bottles be washed?
In the kitchen. Never in the classrooms
If you need to leave your classroom, what must you do first?
Tell your co-teacher and make sure the classroom stays in ratio.
If you don't know the answer to a parent's question, what should you do?
Refer them to the Lead Teacher or Leadership.
When are employees paid?
The 15th and the last calendar day of each month.
What should you do if your timecard is missing a punch?
Complete a Missing Punch form. Let your Leadership know.
What should you do if a child has a severe allergic reaction?
Follow the allergy action plan, notify leadership, administer medication if required, and call 911 if necessary.
Going on a walk? Who needs to go, and what should you take?
Emergency backpack and sign-out sheet. A Lead Teacher must be present.
If you disagree with a coworker, where should the conversation happen?
Outside the classroom, respectfully.
What attendance and punctuality percentages are expected?
98% attendance and 97% punctuality.
Name three dress code expectations.
Closed-toe shoes, No Crocs/flip-flops , Loose-fitting pants, Small facial studs only, No leggings/workout pants
Name five things teachers sanitize every day.
Changing tables, tables, chairs, cribs, sinks, shelves, toys, door handles, tablets, wall phones.
Name three ways teachers should redirect challenging behavior.
Positive language, redirection, body breaks, offering choices.
What information should always remain confidential?
Children's information, staff information, illnesses, and anything related to CLP.
Name five benefits available to full-time employees.
Health/Dental/Vision
Paid holidays
Life insurance
401(k)
Short-term disability