Early Childhood Tips
5 flexible side jobs for preschool teachers
Earn extra income with these side jobs for preschool teachers Working as a preschool teacher is a fulfilling, important job. But the truth is, many preschool teachers could use a little extra cash. Thankfully, there are flexible side jobs to choose from to supplement your income. As a teacher, you have so many unique skills
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Goals for preschool teachers: Motivate and inspire your staff
Goals for preschool teachers: Motivate and inspire your staff Preschool teachers play a vital role in shaping the lives of young children. Their dedication, creativity, and patience can lead to a lifelong love of learning. To keep the spark alive, it’s important for preschool teachers to feel motivated and inspired in their work. Goal setting
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Top interview questions for daycare teachers
Hiring is easy with these key interview questions for daycare teachers Hiring the right daycare teachers is one of the most important decisions for childcare center directors. After all, your early childhood educators play a critical role in shaping the experience families have with your childcare center. Daycare teachers lay the foundation for the future
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12 engaging preschool classroom ideas
Inspire a love of learning with new, hands-on preschool classroom ideas As a preschool teacher, you likely have no shortage of creativity. Crafts, nature, STEM-let’s be real: hands-on learning is your middle name. But if you’re approaching a new school year-or find yourself in a mid-year slump-it can be helpful to drum up some new
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How much do preschool teachers make? A state-by-state guide
You’re interested in early childhood education, but…how much do preschool teachers make? If you love working with children, have a penchant for education, and always find a way to make the seemingly mundane fun, you may have considered becoming a preschool teacher at some point. It’s certainly a fulfilling and rewarding career path-you’ll be laying
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9 Strategies for Early Childhood Teacher Retention
You just hired the perfect addition to your preschool’s early childhood team. Congratulations! Now, an equally important challenge awaits: retaining that teacher for years to come. Teacher turnover rates have been on the rise in recent years, costing schools billions of dollars each year. Reducing teacher turnover saves your school money, your staff time, and
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10 Ways to Grow Your Early Childhood Sub List
We’ve all been there. A teacher called out and now you’re scrambling for coverage, but you’ve completely exhausted your sub list. Wouldn’t it be nice if that list of quality subs was a bit longer? In this blog post, we’ll explore effective strategies to help you grow your preschool’s sub list with quality educators, so
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10 Ways to Find Early Childhood Educators for Your Preschool
Early childhood educators and subs help your preschool’s students thrive. Finding quality early childhood educators who are passionate, engaged and reliable is essential for the success of your preschool or daycare…but it’s not always easy! Whether you’ve been hiring for years or are just getting started, you may feel like the traditional methods of finding
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How to onboard new subs for your preschool
The onboarding period is a critical time to ensure the long-term success of new subs as you welcome them to your early childhood team. In fact, an effective onboarding process is vital to maintain a positive learning environment and ensure your sub pool stays healthy and strong. As a hiring manager, you play a vital
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