Professionalism

The professional working with young children displays professionalism in practice

Resources & Media for Understanding Competency 6.3

Behaviors & Skills

• a
  Maintains a presentable, professional appearance with respect to:
  • Hygiene
  • Fingernails
  • Clothing
  • Jewelry
  • Shoes
  
  
• b
  Chooses to work in settings that are aligned with his/her beliefs around children, families and learning
  
  
• c
  Aligns his/her practice to personal philosophy of education
  
  
• d
  Maintains a balance between personal and professional commitments
  
  
• e
  Demonstrates an awareness that his/her personal behaviors and actions within the work setting, reflect on the setting
  
  
• f
  Maintains professional boundaries in relationship with staff, children and families
  
  
• g
  Develops strategies to maintain his/her healthy physical, mental, and emotional abilities, so as to provide an optimal environment for all
  
  
• h
  Recognizes when his/her abilities do not meet the needs of the children in their care and takes appropriate action