Aim4Excellence | Module Two: Recruiting, Selecting, and Orienting Staff

Module Overview
For most early childhood leaders, attracting and retaining qualified staff is the most challenging aspect of administering an early childhood program. This module will help provide the tools to help you find, support, and retain the staff you need.

Learning Objectives

After completing Recruiting, Selecting, and Orienting Staff, you will be able to:

• Recognize issues related to employee recruitment in the field of early care and education
• Develop and implement a model of continuous recruitment
• Review strategies to empower staff by involving them in the hiring process
• Examine strategies when screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates
• Apply fit criteria when selecting the best applicant
• Design and recommend a phased orientation of new employees