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Two babysitters wearing green SitterTree t-shirts smile while holding toddlers in their arms, standing in a bright classroom doorway with a bulletin board in the background: Interview questions for childcare teachers

Top Interview Questions for Childcare Teachers

By Aleisha Wills / January 17, 2025

Hiring the right childcare teacher is essential for creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children. Whether you’re a daycare center director, preschool administrator, or running an in-home program, asking the right questions during interviews can help you identify candidates who align with your values and standards. Here’s a comprehensive list of interview questions

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A babysitter wearing a green SitterTree t-shirt sits at an outdoor picnic table with a young girl, reading a colorful book together in a shaded wooded area with a swing set nearby: Nanny cost vs daycare

Transition from Babysitter to Nanny: How to Take Your Business to the Next Level

By Aleisha Wills / December 30, 2024

Are you ready to take your child care career to the next level? Learning how to transition from babysitter to nanny can open up exciting opportunities, higher earning potential, and deeper connections with families. It’s a rewarding step that requires planning, dedication, and skill-building. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know

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5 flexible side jobs for preschool teachers

By SitterTree / June 29, 2024

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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Goal-setting helps teachers strive for improvement and create the best possible learning environment for your childcare center.

Goals for preschool teachers: Motivate and inspire your staff

By SitterTree / June 24, 2024

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

By SitterTree / May 27, 2024

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

By SitterTree / March 31, 2024

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

By SitterTree / March 30, 2024

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

By SitterTree / July 29, 2023

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

By SitterTree / June 18, 2023

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

By SitterTree / June 18, 2023

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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