PRESCHOOL STAFF EVALUATION (5/06)

Name____________________________ Age group_____________ Date___________

In each area, write the number that best describes your level of performance:

3 = consistently meets and often exceeds standards

2 = meets standards, rarely less than acceptable

1 = does not always meet standards, improvements should be made

Personal Qualities

_____Positive attitude

_____Appropriate dress for working with young children

_____Dependable

_____Energetic

_____Conscientious about attendance

Professional Qualities

_____Open to new ideas

_____Uses non-sexist approach

_____Attends workshops to expand knowledge of early childhood development

_____Respectful of children’s feelings and needs

_____Fosters respect for materials and equipment with the children

_____Treats all religions, races, and cultures with respect

_____Uses a quiet voice – not often above that of the children

_____Re-directs children face-to-face, not calling across the room

_____Maintains ethical standards of confidentiality regarding children, parents,

and staff

_____Carefully observes children in the classroom, and regularly writes

anecdotal notes on each child

_____Prepares written conference reports and monthly lesson plans, and provides

copies of these for the office

_____Attends and participates in staff meetings

Working with Children

_____Greets each child upon arrival in a friendly manner

_____Interacts in a way that shows affection and respect

_____Speaks positively and in a calm and gentle voice

_____Helps children communicate with one another – offers modeling and

guidance in expression of feelings

_____Shares humorous incidents and enjoys laughing with the students

Working with Parents

_____Tries to understand parents’ point of view and is open-minded as to their

work, personal circumstances, and child care arrangements

_____Emphasizes positive aspects even when discussing something negative

_____Gives “only the facts” to parents, and does not mention the names of

students involved in an incident

_____Makes eye contact with parents and greet them as they arrive with their child

_____Is available to answer parent questions and/or inquiries, either by phone or e-mail,

or at a mutually designated time

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Working with Co-Workers

_____Greets staff in a friendly manner

_____Respects team ideas when planning

_____Shares ideas and materials with same age level teachers

_____Takes responsibility for “common” areas and materials

_____Communicates effectively with co-teacher

Working with Director

_____Cooperative attitude

_____Shares concerns and suggestions

_____Accepts suggestions and constructive criticism

Planning/programming

_____Plans program that includes social, emotional, large and small motor,

and cognitive development

_____Creates an environment where children feel comfortable, safe, and nurtured

_____Can adapt the program to changes in the day, as well as to the needs of children

_____Provides guidance in the development of healthful habits regarding eating,

toileting, and hand washing

_____Plans for daily lessons and has preparations ready before the start of class

_____Changes bulletin boards and room decorations as lessons change

_____Provides opportunities for growth in independence such as: cleaning up their own

spills, respect for materials and supplies, dressing, and personal grooming

_____Handles diapering, spills, accidents in a relaxed, reassuring way

An element of my teaching that I thought was most successful this year was:

An element of my teaching that I will seek to improve is:

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