Teacher Responsibilities
Lesson plans should be based on this to meet each child’s developmental needs.
What is observations and assessments?
Turning this in on time helps the office stay in ratio, plan ahead, and cover classrooms.
What is your time-off request?
When the school is being toured or observed, this is the best way to support administration.
What is keep the classroom clean, calm, and engaged?
Uniform shirts must be worn with these for safety and professionalism.
What are appropriate pants (no jeans, leggings, or shorts unless allowed)?
These days are mandatory for all team members. MLK Jr. Day, Veteran's Day, and the Friday before the new school year.
What are training days?
Teachers should communicate with families in this way to build trust and keep them informed.
What is through daily notes, messages, and in-person conversations?
This is the best way to handle a concern or frustration you may have at work.
What is speak privately with a supervisor or administrator respectfully?
Tour groups are especially drawn to these — make sure they reflect current learning.
What are bulletin boards, student work, and classroom displays?
All staff must complete this many hours of annual in-service training to stay compliant.
What is 24 hours?
Each team member receives these days each year after their 90 day provisional period.
What are personal days?
Teachers are expected to attend these regularly to stay informed and grow professionally.
What are staff meetings and trainings?
When asked to support in another classroom or help cover, this is the best response.
What is show flexibility and teamwork?
This should reflect current themes, activities, and the developmental level of your students.
What is your posted lesson plan?
All staff are required to maintain this kind of language around children and families.
What is respectful and positive language?
Staff are required to submit time-off requests this far in advance to allow for proper scheduling and coverage.
What is at least two weeks’ notice?
When a substitute is in the classroom, teachers should do this to ensure continuity.
What is provide plans, routines, and classroom expectations?
Staff evaluations are typically conducted this often to provide feedback, set goals, and support professional growth.
What is once a year (annually)?
When a tour walks through, this is how teachers should respond.
What is smile, acknowledge the guests, and continue engaging with the children?
This certification must be renewed regularly and kept current to ensure you can respond in an emergency.
What is CPR and First Aid certification?
After working one full year, staff typically earn this amount of vacation time per year.
What is one week of vacation?
These should be in place before the day begins to avoid clutter and confusion.
What are prepared materials and a clean classroom setup?
Examples of unacceptable behaviors including repeated tardiness, using a phone during classroom time, neglecting supervision, and disrespecting coworkers can lead to this action.
What is termination?
Teachers should avoid this behavior when a tour is present.
What is complaining, being on a phone, or ignoring the group?
When you have a disagreement with a coworker, this is the best first step to resolve it.
What is having a calm, honest conversation or seeking mediation?
This program supports early childhood educators by providing scholarships and professional development opportunities to help advance their careers.
What is the TEACH Early Childhood® Scholarship Program?