| Educators issues identified | How could you be accidentally creating the issues? | How to manage issues and free up your valuable time |
|---|---|---|
| Structured routine | Allowing it to be accepted | Get the educator who excels in creating a child lead curriculum to mentor how to create a flexible routine |
| Lazy and doesn’t think they should have to reflect on anything | Not addressing the issues immediately. Allowing this person to continue not doing their job properly | Have an educator mentor how to reflect thoughtfully and showcase the professional improvement and improved learning outcomes |
| Has difficulty with literacy | Not discussing or involving the educator in relevant service information. Allowing her to feel inadequate /low self esteem as a result | Focus on educators positive skills and mentor her. Critique her literacy skills sensitively |
| Not confident in speaking to families | Continuing to let others speak on her behalf | Pair this educator with an educator who is confident and effective in communicating to build on skills |
| Wants to oversee domestic chores rather than being a lead educator in room | Allowing this avoidance technique to continue | Pair this educator with another who will support, mentor and teach her how to lead the group |
| Doesn’t want recycling in room | Allowing the initiative to be shut down | Find an educator who is creative and has a passion for recycling to oversee the ‘recycling station’ and promote the use of recycled materials |
| Won’t put out painting materials as they make too much mess | Allowing the educator to refuse to consider putting out painting materials in the environment | Consider pairing educator with an educator who has a passion for art and craft, getting them to create an art studio/area and then showcasing the benefits of creative art for children |
Educator’s issues identified and ways to manage them
| Educators strengths identified | How could you be accidentally shutting your educators down? | How to manage issues and free up your valuable time |
|---|---|---|