1.1 Administration and Operational Responsibilities

Activity 1.1 Continued

Now that you have explored some of the roles and responsibilities that come with your position take time to reflect and document your thoughts meaningfully. 

How do you create balance in your role, to ensure that you are able to build relationships with families, children and staff?

Consider creating a journal entry where you list both the explicit tasks and responsibilities unique to your context and the less formal but equally important aspects of your role.

For example, your list might include duties such as leading staff meetings, completing administrative paperwork, or ensuring compliance with policies. It might also include acts of care like listening to parents, mentoring staff, helping children, shovelling snow from the path in the morning, or even unclogging toilets.

If writing isn’t your preferred method, consider using other forms of reflection, such as:

• Creating a mind map or visual diagram.
• Recording an audio or video journal.
• Drawing or sketching your thoughts.
• Building a collage or mood board that represents your daily experiences.

Choose a format that resonates with you and allows you to reflect on both the formal and informal aspects of your leadership role.