Welcome to the team! Make sure that you have filled out your W-4, signed your contract, and signed up for health insurance if you need it. Until your background check is returned, please be sure to stay with another adult when with children. If you are comfortable with it, atek some time exploring the Procare app so that you know how to use it. It is a good idea to get your team leader’s phone number, too. Read the Employee Training Manual!

Hope you’re settling in okay! Think about what kinds of activities you enjoyed doing as a kid and if you can translate them to a choice that you will teach. Observe the teachers who have been with the program for a while and take note of how they prepare. Take a look through the vault, snack room, craft room, and your classroom cabinets to see what supplies we have. If you have any questions about BSED, ask! Janelle and Kelsey are always willing to help and your team is full of decades of experience!

Throughout the year, all staff must complete 20 hours of professional development training, 6 of which should address special needs (some links to trainings are below). Your StrongStart trainings count! You should be planning and executing your own activities within a few weeks of beginning. Your team, our library, and the internet are great idea resources. Check our craft room, vault and snack room for supplies before you buy/request any materials. Please make sure you are planned and materials are ready to go ahead of time.