Staffing for Success: How to Hire and Retain Top Talent
Your staff is your biggest asset and your biggest expense. Discover strategies for finding qualified teachers, reducing turnover, and building a culture of excellence.
Finding and keeping great teachers is the #1 challenge for childcare owners today. High turnover disrupts continuity of care, upsets parents, and drains your budget. But it doesn't have to be this way.
1. Hire for Attitude, Train for Skill
You can teach someone how to write a lesson plan, but you can't teach them to love children or be a team player. Look for candidates with passion and a growth mindset first.
2. Create a Clear Career Path
Teachers leave when they feel stuck. Show them a path for growth—from Assistant Teacher to Lead Teacher to Director. Offer professional development opportunities and mentorship.
3. Competitive Compensation & Benefits
While you may not be able to match public school salaries, you can offer other benefits: paid time off, health stipends, childcare discounts, and a supportive work environment. Be creative with your compensation package.
4. Build a Positive Culture
Culture eats strategy for breakfast. Celebrate wins, listen to feedback, and treat your staff with respect. A happy teacher creates a happy classroom.
5. The Onboarding Process
Don't just throw new hires into a classroom. Have a structured onboarding process that sets clear expectations and provides the support they need to succeed from day one.
Your team is the heart of your program. Invest in them, and they will invest in your children.
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