Culture, pay rates, and burnout all contribute to the hiring crisis plaguing the early childhood education community. Providers are struggling to find and keep quality staff members to ensure a secure and stable learning environment for children. By focusing on improving leadership and management skills, owners and directors can build stronger center cultures, creating a positive environment for educators and leading to increased retention rates.
Abstract
Hiring and retaining quality staff is the number one issue facing childcare centers across America. The answer to solving the staffing crisis lies in improving guidance and organization within these centers. Strong leadership and effective management result in a culture where staff feel valued, respected, and supported, leading to higher staff retention.
What You’ll Learn
- Causes of the current turnover crisis
- The attributes of a successful leader
- How to support childcare staff
- The effect of strong leadership
