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每一个统计ement below refers to behaviors or attributes you should demonstrate when interacting with children, families, or colleagues. Some of the competencies are directly observable during your typical workday. Other competencies may be assessed through conversations with your trainer, coach, or administrator. For each of the statements, select your current level of mastery. A similar version of this tool will be used by your trainer, coach, or administrator to guide their observation of your competencies in this content area.

1Emerging

You believe you need more information to understand or incorporate a particular competency into your practice

2Developing

You believe you have an understanding of the competency, and are working to properly apply it your work

3Mastered

You believe you have fully mastered and consistently implement a particular competency

Competency Reflection Notes
I

Direct Observation
1 Provide active supervision in outdoor and indoor spaces. 1 2 3

2 Model safety, respect, and teamwork to children throughout the day. 1 2 3
3 Follow age-appropriate supervision strategies for the children in care. 1 2 3
4 Immediately act to prevent injury. 1 2 3
5 Regularly count children name-to-face, counting at every transition, and at regular times throughout the day. 1 2 3
6 Can state how many children are in care at all times. 1 2 3
7 Note any children who leave the group for any reason. (Bathroom, to go with another staff member for the breakfast cart, child picked up early for a doctor’s appointment, etc.) 1 2 3
8 Have a current roster of children in care at all times. 1 2 3
9 Model safety, respect, and teamwork to children throughout the day. 1 2 3
II

Observation or Conversation
1 Conduct a safety checklist daily before children arrive. 1 2 3

2 Carefully monitor both indoor and outdoor spaces for safety issues throughout the day and correct any problems immediately. 1 2 3
3 Teach children how to use toys and materials safely. 1 2 3
4 Check the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website regularly for possible product recalls. 1 2 3
5 Follow your program’s safe sleep policy and share it with families. 1 2 3
6 Follow appropriate routine during naptimes for older children who don’t nap. 1 2 3
7 Ensure that at least one adult is present when children are resting, and that maximum group size is never exceeded. 1 2 3
8 Check the temperature of outdoor play surfaces. 1 2 3
9 Bring sunscreen, the attendance list, coats, tissues, and other necessary supplies outdoors. 1 2 3
10 Encourage children to explore, and plan activities that extend or enhance outdoor opportunities. 1 2 3
11 Implement a system for knowing where children are as they move from inside to outside, to the restroom, or from room to room. 1 2 3
12 Follow the program’s child guidance and touch policy. 1 2 3
13 Know the signs of child abuse and neglect in the home and in the program. 1 2 3
14 Provide resources to families to help prevent abuse and neglect. 1 2 3
15 知道报告虐待和neglec程序t in the program. 1 2 3
16 Be knowledgeable about the program’s emergency response plans. 1 2 3
17 Regularly practice the emergency plans with the children in care. 1 2 3
18 Communicate emergency procedures to families and co-workers. 1 2 3
19 Know where your program’s accident or injury report forms are located and the procedure for completing this form. 1 2 3
20 Know how and when to call 911. 1 2 3
21 Plan field trips that extend the program’s curriculum. 1 2 3
22 Follow the program’s field trip policies. 1 2 3
23 Count children frequently on field trips by matching name to face. 1 2 3
24 Teach children safe travel skills. 1 2 3
25 Follow your program’s vehicle safety policies for cars, vans, school buses, and bicycles. 1 2 3
26 Follow your program’s Internet safety guidelines. 1 2 3
III

Environmental Evidence
1 Lock away items that could potentially be dangerous to children 1 2 3

2 Ensure that spaces are clearly defined for play materials. 1 2 3
3 Report major hazards immediately and do not permit children to play in the problem area until the issue is fixed. 1 2 3
4 Select materials and toys with children’s safety and age in mind. 1 2 3
5 Use a classroom roster to record the clock time when children arrive and depart. 1 2 3
6 Post classroom rules and safety reminders where children and adults can easily see them and actively teach children how to follow them. 1 2 3
7 Use the daily safety checklist to inspect toys and materials for safety. 1 2 3
8 Have a fully stocked first-aid kit in the classroom. 1 2 3
9 Have a fully stocked first-aid kid that can be taken along to the outdoor space and on field trips. 1 2 3
10 First-aid and CPR training are current. 1 2 3
11 Plan supervision zones with co-workers. 1 2 3
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Concluding Reflections

My overall strengths in this area:

I want to strengthen my practice in:

My plans to achieve these goals: