Employee Survey

Purpose

It is important to remember the definitions of teaching staff below when completing this survey. Unless specifically stated, all teaching staff should answer all questions even if they are not responsible for the work addressed in the statement. For example, question 1 says “teachers” work with the family. If you are an Assistant Teacher–Teacher Aide, your answer should be based on whether the teacher(s) you work with meet this statement. For more information, see Definitions Related to Teaching Staff Members in the 2008 edition of the Self-Study Kit or in the TORCH Resource Library. Teachers: Adults with primary responsibility for a group of children. Each group must have at least one designated teacher. The teacher must spend the vast majority of time with one group of children who attend at the same time rather than divide time between classrooms or float between groups. Assistant Teachers–Teacher Aides: Adults who work under the direct supervision of a teacher. An assistant teacher–teacher aide can work independently in a teacher’s absence, but for the vast majority of the time, the assistant teacher–teacher aide works directly with the teacher in the same space and with the same group of children. Teaching Staff: Adults working at a program who are assigned the role of teacher or assistant teacher–teacher aide. Program Staff: May be members of the teaching staff, support staff, and/or administration.

Relationships

When children have serious, challenging behavior, the teacher(s) works with the family as a team to develop an individual plan to support the child’s inclusion and success.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

When children have serious, challenging behavior, the teacher(s) has access to professionals who help us work successfully with the child and his or her family.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Curriculum

The curriculum is implemented in a manner that is responsive to the home Y N DK values, beliefs, experiences, and language of children’s families.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

We take into account the home language of the child when working on literacy and provide children opportunities to learn in a language they are comfortable with.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

We limit the use of passive media such as television, videos, and tapes to developmentally appropriate programming.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Teaching

I work with other program and teaching staff as a team to implement daily teaching and learning activities.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

For teaching staff working with infants only: The teachers talk to families of infants about how they meet their child’s needs at home, and use the information in planning opportunities and materials

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Assessment

Teachers assess the developmental progress of each child across all developmental areas.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Teachers refer to the curriculum goals when interpreting assessment data and then use the results to make decisions about curriculum content, teaching approaches, and interactions with children.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Teaching staff understand the purpose, value, and uses of assessment in the program and can explain these to others.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Families have ongoing opportunities to share the results of observations from home to contribute to the assessment process.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Teachers have the time and knowledge to talk to each family about their child’s development at home and school.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

All children receive a complete developmental screening within 3 months of entering the program.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Teachers regularly assess children in the following areas of development and content (Check all that apply)

Teachers are capable in using the following assessment tools: (Check all that apply)

Checklists
Anecdotal notes
Individual child portfolios
Other

Teaching staff meet regularly to discuss assessment results and to decide how we need to change our teaching practices to meet children’s needs.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Teachers use interactions with children to inform curriculum development and individualize teaching.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Family members are provided information about the child’s development and learning in written reports at least two times a year.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Program staff attempt to work with the child’s family on all aspects of the child’s assessment plan, including explanation of all the measures used by our program and purposes of each.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Communication with families about their child’s assessments take into account their cultural values and the home language.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Families are provided with detailed information about the confidentiality of assessment results and the limits of such confidentiality.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Health

I feel comfortable that I can meet children’s health needs: (check all that apply)

I am aware of at least one staff member who is always present with each group of children who has been trained in pediatric first aid and CPR.
I know when and how to exclude an ill child from the rest of the group.
If I am asked to administer medication, I know how to safely administer and store medications. If not asked to administer medication, mark NA.

The children have daily opportunities to play outside unless conditions pose a health risk. When it is necessary to play inside, equipment is available indoors to provide safe opportunities for large-motor activity. (5.A.06)

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Liquids and foods hotter than 110 degree Fahrenheit are kept out of children’s reach.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Our program is supportive of breastfeeding moms, and we try and accommodate their needs by storing and handling milk properly and providing comfortable space for breastfeeding.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

For teaching staff working with infants only: We are instructed on and follow specific feeding procedures and strict guidelines to ensure freshness.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Teachers

I work to improve the conditions of children and families within our program as well as in our community and beyond.

I have a plan in place to inform my continuous professional development.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Families

I have participated in events in the community outside of my teaching responsibilities that help me understand the family lives of the children I work with.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Program staff know about community resources and help families get the services they need, including transitions for their child to other programs, schools, etc.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Before information is shared with other agencies, we obtain written consent from the families. (Mark NA if you are not in a position to share information with other agencies.)

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Teaching staff informally share information with parents about their child at least once a week.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

For teaching staff of infants and toddlers only: we informally share information with parents on a daily basis.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Community Relationships

Program staff are encouraged and given the opportunity to participate in community or statewide interagency councils or service integration efforts.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Leadership and Management

The program administrator provides leadership to program staff to implement the program mission.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

The program administrator responds proactively to changing conditions to enhance program quality.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

The program administrator systematically supports an organizational climate that fosters trust, collaboration, and inclusion.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Our program minimizes the number of group, teaching staff, and classroom transitions experienced by a child during the day and program year.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

When transitions do occur, they are well planned for.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

I am familiar with the written health and safety policies of my program. I can easily locate these if I need to review any of them.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

If I work directly with children for more than 4 hours, I am provided a break of at least 15 minutes in each 4 hour period.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

The program has written policies that detail the personnel policies, including the benefits package and job descriptions.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

I receive an evaluation from my supervisor annually.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Program staff are involved in a comprehensive program evaluation that measures progress toward the program’s goals and objective.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

When the annual evaluation is completed, program staff are given a report of the findings.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

The program has a professional development plan to improve staff credentials and competencies.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

Trainings that are relevant to the needs of staff are offered through the professional development plan.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

I have opportunities to contribute to feedback and decision making related to program improvement.

Yes
No
Don't Know
NA

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