If you are employed in a state that uses a registry to track professional development hours, you will be able to provide your registry ID (Stars, MOPID, Registry or other ECE ID#) after you have completed the quiz for the course. If you pass the quiz we will report your course completion to the state registry using the registry ID that you provide.

Build a strong, successful early childhood team by learning effective strategies for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and retaining quality staff. Designed for owners, directors, and program leaders, this self-paced course provides practical guidance for creating an appealing workplace, conducting successful interviews, developing employee handbooks, and fostering a positive work environment where educators can thrive while providing high-quality care and education for children. Course Length – 2.5 hours.

The course helps answer the following questions:

• How do I make my center appealing to perspective hires?

• Where do I look when I need to find people to interview?

• What is the best way to interview possible new hires?

• What information do I need to give them and get from them?

• How can I put together a great employee handbook?

• How do I keep staff members happy once I have hired them?

Participants who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• Identify at least three strategies for finding qualified staff and two effective interviewing practices with 80% accuracy on the course assessment.

• Develop a new-staff orientation plan that includes at least three essential training topics to address before an employee begins working in the classroom.

• Select at least three strategies for supporting, engaging, and retaining staff while promoting a positive workplace culture.