Perfectly Professional
This is the only day we get to wear jeans to work!
What is Friday?
When a child goes home, these are all the places you should sign him/her out.
What is the tablet and the attendance roster? (and the visitor log if applicable)
It's the best time to steam mop your floors.
What is nap time?
A copy of this should be hung on your parent board, outside your classroom door, and on your clipboard, and every teacher/classroom should adhere to it.
What is the classroom schedule?
This is who, when, and how you contact someone when you are unable to make it to work.
What is the opening manager, at least 2 hours before my shift begins, by phone (making sure you speak with someone)?
These are to remain on at all times when the children are in the classroom, including nap time.
What are the lights?
On the hooks or in their cubbies
What is the location children's bags / belongings be stored?
Telling children what they can do, versus what they can not do; setting realistic behavior expectations; reinforcing good choices; and ignoring negative behaviors, are examples of this.
What is positive guidance?
According to the TLE dress code, these items are acceptable to wear as bottoms to your uniform.
What are khaki, navy, or black slacks, cotton pants, capris, or knee-length shorts, with no visible holes?
This is where your eyes, ears, and focus should be at all times.
What is on the children?
This should be completed periodically throughout the day and signed off at the end of the day by the person closing the room.
What is the cleaning checklist?
This is the biggest complaint from parents.
What are missing belongings (sippy cups, jackets, extra clothing, etc.)?
This personal item should be stored in a locked cabinet and not used during working hours.
What is a cell phone?
The times we should be doing a name-to-face count (hint: 3 occasions).
What is every time we cross a threshold, every time there is a teacher change, and every 30 minutes throughout the day?
Feet, bottoms, rugs, and furniture.
What are the only things that should be left on the floor in our classrooms?
Every student receives one of these kits; the lessons that go along with those kits should be taught every Wednesday.
What is Enrichment?
The maximum number of days you can call out per year before risking the loss of holiday pay.
What is 3 call outs per year?
The steps we take when writing an incident report
What is notify the front desk, write a factual account of what occurred, fill in all information about the child involved, and ensure all adults in the classroom sign and date the report?
This is how often you should clean and dust the shelves in your classroom.
What is once a week?
This is the very first expectation stated in the Employee Handbook.
What is smile and be happy?