Staffing Your Child Care Center This Summer
Every summer my enrollment increases and this creates a demand for more staff during the summer time. In fact, as the enrollment increases during the summer, I see the importance of assuring that my staff is trained on field trip safety, Playground/Water safety and are effectively supervising young children.
Has your enrollment increased? Are you fully staffed? Don’t know where to find qualified applicants? I want to share with you where I find the majority of my teachers……Craigslist!
Craigslist is free and it is an easy and quick way to post your job openings. However, I must say that you must be very specific about what you are looking for in an applicant. For example: Be sure to indicate the amount of pay; education required; hours; if the position is for the summer only; the age group that the applicant will be working with; be sure to list licensing requirements; and request that the applicant sends you a resume.
Before wasting your time scheduling interviews, I find it to be easier to schedule a telephone interview with the top three applicants and screen for the following:
- Recent Experience working in a childcare center
- Education in early childhood or youth development
- Passion for working with children
- Classroom management Style and knowledge of health/safety of young children
- Positive Attitude!
If your center is not already fully staffed for the summer, I encourage you to give Craigslist a try and my hope is that you find the perfect teachers for your summer program!
With Quality Staff in Mind,
Shiketa Morgan
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The Child Care Business Owner Institute 
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