1. Respect: Treat children, families, and co-workers with respect at all times. This includes listening to their opinions, valuing their input, and acknowledging their feelings and perspectives.
2. Communication: Use clear and effective communication when interacting with children, families, and co-workers. This includes being open and honest, using appropriate language and tone, and actively listening to others.
3. Professionalism: Maintain a professional demeanor at all times, including being punctual, reliable, and well-prepared for interactions with children, families, and co-workers. This also includes dressing appropriately and following workplace policies and procedures.
4. Empathy: Show empathy and understanding towards children, families, and co-workers by being sensitive to their needs, feelings, and experiences. This can help build trust and rapport in relationships.
5. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with children, families, and co-workers to achieve common goals and objectives. This includes sharing information, resources, and responsibilities, and being willing to compromise and find solutions together.
6. Boundaries: Respect boundaries and maintain appropriate professional relationships with children, families, and co-workers. This includes setting clear boundaries, avoiding conflicts of interest, and refraining from engaging in inappropriate behavior.
7. Confidentiality: Respect the confidentiality of information shared by children, families, and co-workers. This includes keeping personal information private and only sharing information on a need-to-know basis.
By applying these models of professional behavior, you can create positive and respectful interactions with children, families, and co-workers, leading to a more productive and harmonious work environment.