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HighScope

The new employee orientation checklist is to be completed before an employee starts working directly with children. This checklist must be completed on all employees to meet level 2 of the Quality Rating System. PRINT THIS PAGE TO USE AS A CHECKLIST.

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As the supervisor and employee go through the checklist, each major component should be checked off to indicate it has been presented to the new employee. The employee and supervisor sign the form at the end. the original is filed in the employee's file and the employee receives a copy.

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It is understood this is a very general review of all issues detailed with extensive training conducted later once the employee is on the job. An example includes first aid/CPR training. The supervisor needs to provide general information about what to do if a child is injured but the employee will need the first aid/CPR training to be adequately prepared to deal with illness or injury. The supervisor needs to acquaint each new employee with mandatory child abuse reporting guidelines but this does not take the place of the required 2-hour detailed training. This checklist prepares the staff member for their first 90 days with the expectation that there will be additional training required during the course of those first 90 days and throughout their tenure with Nest.

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Centers may add additional information to the orientation checklist that is specific to their facility.

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1. Get to know Nest best by reading our Staff, Parent and Operation Handbooks.

2. Review the Licensing Handbook

   • Watch the following videos to understand child care center rules:

     • Orientation for Child Care Centers

     • Child Care Center Rules Training

   • Watch the following videos to understand required child care center practices:​

     • Child Care Worker Introduction to CPR/AED & First Aid

     • Supervision: Ratios Are Relevant

     • Infant Safe Sleep

     • Shaken Baby Syndrome

     • Review the Emergency Preparedness section of the Operations Handbook (see 1.)

   • MiRegistry supports and validates professional growth of child care and other Early Childhood professionals by serving as a one-stop-shop to: (1)Track employment, education and training history (2)Plan professional development with access to easy-to-read individual training summaries (3)Find quality professional growth opportunities on the MiRegistry Statewide Calendar and (4)This professional registry follows you throughout your career in child care and will be used and referenced throughout your tenure with Nest.

     • Create a MiRegistry account for future child care training that will go on their record. Click here for instructions on Creating a Michigan Registry Account.

3. Review general written administrative policies.​

   • Attendance Policy

   • Birthday Policy

   • Computer Use Policy

   • Holiday Policy

   • Outside Employment Policy

   • Performance Discipline Policy

   • Staff Health Policy

   • Work Schedule Policy

4. Review general administrative procedures as applicable to your center.​

   • Mail (incoming and outgoing)

   • Office supplies

   • Telephones

   • Building access codes

   • Opening/Closing procedures

   • Break room/area

   • Parent Drop-Off area/procedure

5. Give introductions to staff during tour.​

6. Tour the facility (as applicable) including (you may add to this list based on individual facility needs and setup):

   • Restrooms (child and adult)​

   • Mail area

   • Bulletin Boards (classroom, parent and center)

   • Parking

   • Printers

   • Office Supplies

   • Kitchen

   • Coffee

   • Emergency exit and supplies

7. Review initial job assignments.

   • Center cleaning requirements

   • Classroom cleaning requirements

   • Opening/Closing procedures

8. Review job description and performance expectations and standards.

   • Have employee review their job description, discuss if necessary, then sign and place in employee's file.

   • Review the following policies as it relates to your job:

     • Child Abuse & Neglect Policy

     • Client Confidentiality Policy

     • Discipline Policy

     • Illness Policy

     • Medication Policy

     • Playground Safety Policy

   • Watch the video: Day in the Life of a Pre-k Teacher!

   • Watch the video: Early Essentials: Self-Care and Professionalism

9. Review job schedule and hours.

   • Provide employee with a schedule even if it's temporary.

10. Review payroll timing, timecards, policies and procedures.

    • Review hiring documents (W-4, Payroll Summary) for correctness before their first payroll.

    • Discuss our payroll schedule

    • Discuss how time is recorded (ProCare) as well as how/when overtime is necessary or approved

    • Discuss how to request time off

11. Assign classroom

    • Assign kids for primary care​

    • Review lesson plans and schedule date to create new lesson plan(s)

    • Review allergy/special diets list (if applicable)

    • Provide classroom tour

12. Review the following videos to assist with managing your classroom

    • Supervision: Positioning - Where Do I Stand?

    • You've Got Early Childhood All Wrong

    • Stress in Child Care

    • Active Supervision

    • Active Supervision Keeps Kids Safe

    • Safe and Sanitary Diapering Procedures

    • Self Help Skills (and Potty Training)

    • The Importance of Continuity of Child Care

    • Primary Caregiving

    • Continuity in Action

    • Cleaning In A Child Care Center Training Video

13. Review the following videos to assist with child development and child interaction:

    • Effective Teacher-Child Interactions

    • Redirecting Behavior

    • Giving Children Responsibilities

    • Engaging Children in Conversations

    • Providing Feedback

    • Using Materials to Support Learning

    • Following Children's Leads

    • Classroom Transitions

    • Schedules and Routines

    • Creating Classroom Rules

    • Scaffolding Children's Learning

    • Fostering Children's Thinking Skills

    • Making Learning Meaningful

    • Problem Solving In The Moment

    • Stating Behavioral Expectations

14. We use the HighScope curriculum. This curriculum revolves around children learning through play and teachers guiding them along the way. While most of your training will happen on-the-job and through professional development days. The following videos will prepare you in getting to know and understanding the HighScope concepts of learning:

    • Getting to Know HighScope's Preschool Curriculum

    • High Scope Curriculum model

    • Introduction to the High Scope curriculum

    • Introduction to small-group time

    • Introduction to Large-Group Time

    • Highscope: Parts of the Daily Routine

    • Plan, Do, Review High Scope

    • When is it my turn?

    • Supporting Infant-Toddler Teachers in the Classroom Within This Pandemic

15. This completes our Employee Orientation. 

    • PLEASE MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE'S FILE IS COMPLETE

      • ie. Required transcripts from highest form of education

      • ie. TB tests and physicals

      • ie. first aid/CPR certificate and card

      • ie. payroll documents

      • That all forms are signed and dated.

    • GO and INSPIRE!!!!!!!

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Acknowledgment:

(To be signed upon completion of all orientation items)

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Employee: __________________________________________________           Date: _______________________

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Manager: ___________________________________________________           Date: _______________________

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