STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
If you ask a preschooler of New Creation Preschool what the teacher’s job is, they are likely to say, “to help keep us safe!” We take this call seriously. All New Creation Preschool staff are employees of New Creation Fellowship Church and complete training, health assessments and background checks required by the State of Kansas. Individuals who have been convicted of physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect may not work at or be present in the building. parent/guardian/guardians, Bethel College and Newton High School observers/interns will only be on site in conjunction with at least two current New Creation Preschool teachers after signing Code of Conduct and undergoing background checks.
2022-2023 TEACHER FRIENDS: According to KDHE, the minimum adult/child ratio is 1:12. We are enrolling no more than 13 children per class with Ms Kristin and Ms Brenda as teachers of all classes. Volunteers listed below have undergone training and background checks and been with New Creation Preschool for years.
SUBSTITUTE PLAN: According to state guidelines, at least 2 substitutes must be on file and meet training/First Aid/CPR guidelines. However, we have decided that if Kristin is unable to attend preschool, preschool is canceled and rescheduled (it has only happened a few times in the last 25 years!). In the event that Ms Brenda or volunteers are unable to attend, they will cover for each other.
TRAINING: All volunteers and staff who are not included in adult/child ratio receive training on the following topics (any adult who is included in adult/child ratio will also complete Foundations for Safe and Healthy Early Care Facilities Module via KCCTO in addition):
Health and Safety Training including and not limited to:
- Recognizing the signs of child abuse or neglect
- Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma
- Reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect
- Basic child development, including supervision of children
- Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations
- Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions*
- Building and premises safety
- Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies
- Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants
New Creation Preschool Policies and Practices including and not limited to:
- Review of Family Handbook
- Licensing regulations
- Schedule of daily activities
- Confidentiality and professionalism
- Basic first aid/CPR procedures
- Curriculum overview
- Accommodations and modifications*
- Snack procedures*
- Bathroom procedures*
- Discipline plan/behavior management techniques
- Drop off/pick up procedures
- Family involvement opportunities
- Covid-19 response
Early Education Philosophies and how they are represented at New Creation Preschool
- Play-based
- Montessori
- Waldorf
- Reggio Emilia
- Cognitive Based
*will include plans for individual children as applicable
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