6.1a meets or exceeds the minimum requirements needed for their position, as applicable.
6.1d Maintains job-specific professional and personal boundaries, and models those appropriate boundaries.
6.1f Knows and practices the ethical responsibilities in the applicable code of ethical conduct (i.e., NAEYC, NASW CEC/DEC) and recognizes the differences between ethics and personal values.
6.2a Conducts work and related tasks in a reliable, through, and efficient manner.
6.2c Demonstrates flexibility and is open to change
6.2. d. Involves and works with others in planning, problem-solving, and implementing effective practices.
6.2. f. Is able to tolerate stress and maintain a stable environment
6.2i Recognizes and respects individual strengths, differences, and viewpoints.
6.2.j Links current research and best practices in education, family health and/or disability services to own work by keeping abreast of new information and reflecting on its relevance.
6.3.a Recognizes that professionalism should be shown in all work settings, not just meetings
6.3.b Maintains a presentable, professional appearance relevant to the position and setting.
6.3.d Maintains a presentable, professional appearance relevant to the position and setting.
6.3. e. Demonstrates practices that reflect personal philosophy
6.3.f Demonstrates an awareness that personal behaviors and actions within the work setting reflect on the setting.
6.3. g. Develops strategies to maintain one’s physical, mental, and emotional health
6.4.a Is curious and understands that learning is a lifelong process.
6.4.e Seeks out knowledge of the cultures and populations within the community and integrates into practice
6.4.f Knows that certain behaviors and types of communication among unfamiliar cultures can lead to misinterpretation and misunderstanding.
6.4.g Explores and integrates current trends and research-based practices to make and justify decision.
6.5.e Services as a mentor and resource for others in the field.
6.5.f Builds networks and teams which provide a broad base of support and facilitate professional growth.
6.5. h. Supports and promotes teamwork and trusting, respectful interactions
6.7.a Sees oneself as a part of a professional community.
6.7.j Facilitates collaborative teams
7.1a Meets federal, state, and program documentation requirements by ensuring that the program maintains accurate, objective timely, and well-organized child, family, financial, and program records
7.1.d Establishes and implements policies and procedures to ensure confidentiality of child, family, and staff.
7.2.a Works collaboratively with governing boards, advisory groups, and committees.
7.2.b uses strategic planning to ensure the long-term success and effectiveness of the program.
7.2.g Organizes and staffs the program to minimize the number of transitions and individual child or family experiences during the day and/or program year.
7.2.h Seeks opportunities to utilize technology to manage the program and/or services.
7.3. b. Designs, implements, analyzes, and revises organizational structure, job descriptions, evaluations, and personnel policies and procedures
7.3.c. Recognizes how caring for and educating young children differs from the care and education of older children
7.3.e Advances staff performance by observing practice, reviewing documentation, and meeting regularly to provide feedback and support to staff in on-going self-reflection.
7.3.f provides supervisory support necessary for staff to maintain ethical standards and best practices.
7.3. j. Uses observation, reflection, and assessment tools to assess one’s role of administrator
7.3.k Assists staff to advance program quality through supporting them in linking current research, resources, and program data to their practice by discussing program quality issues and way to advance practice.
7.4.a Knows accepted business practices, legal and regulatory requirements, financial management, marketing, and record keeping.
7.4.i Ensures a safe, welcoming, well-equipped program environment by contributing to he development of sound budgets, purchasing high-quality materials and equipment, and establishing and/or implementing systems to monitor/replace equipment facilities.
7.4.k Seeks, secures, and maintains collaborative partnerships that maximize resources.
7.5a Shares program philosophy, mission, and service with staff, families, and the community and encourages staff to do the same
7.5.k Supports staff in seeking knowledge of community resources in order to connect families with the most appropriate supports.
7.5.l Creates partnerships with the larger community to develop resources that support children and families
7.5q Establishes and implements policies and practices that engage families in meaningful decision-making opportunities for their child and the program.
7.5.t Demonstrates healthy and appropriate professional boundaries and works with staff to develop and model their own healthy boundaries.
7.6.a Establishes and implements quality assurance processes.
7.6.e Understands continuous quality improvement is an on-going process linking program design, implementation, evaluation, and revision
7.6.g. Supports the governing body, policy group, and/or advisory group in making informed decisions and program plans and policies by providing them with accurate and timely information
7.6.f Connects all program operation elements to continuous quality improvement
