2.1 Fostering a Effective Work-Force including Certification and Training

It is important that for all permanent, temporary or on-call staff are provided with a fulsome paid onboarding and training. Have new staff read staff and parent handbooks, policies and procedures and engage in any learning material related to the practices, vision and goals of the centre will build a connection and commitment to the workplace community. Having them shadow an ECE who is working in the site, to learn the routines, structure, language and philosophy will support consistency in practices for children. Allowing time for them to build relationships with children and families as they get to know the community is also important. Doing check in with new employees to answer any questions can support them to feel supported and clear up any confusion early.

The following three pages in this Moodle book provide onboarding checklists designed to support you in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new staff.