LD004ASSESSMENT PART 1 3-5 PAGES STAFFING ANALYSIS
Based on the information you gained from your visit, analyze the staffing needs of the
setting. Then, to complete Part 1 of this Assessment:
Write a description, of the early childhood setting visited, that includes a profile of the
children and families served in the program and a description of the current staffing
arrangement in this setting.Describe an early childhood program to gain insights into their
staffing needs. EXAMPLE OF PROFESSIONAL CURRENT SETTING
Analyze the staffing arrangement to determine the staffing needs of the center. Explain how
well the staff represents the diversity of the community, the degree to which roles and
responsibilities are appropriately matched to individual employees, and staffing challenges
(e.g., funding, finding qualified individuals, eliminating unneeded positions, etc.).
Provide recommendations for at least two separate positions that could be filled, revised,
created, or eliminated to improve the staffing configuration, including a rationale for each.
PART 2 JOB DESCRIPTION 1 PAGE PER JOB
Based on the staffing needs you identified in Part 1, develop job descriptions for at least two
/ 3 positions that are relevant to this setting. Use the “Job Description Sample” template
provided to complete Part 2 of this Assessment. Your job descriptions must include the
following:
Title of the position
Related reporting/teaming structure
Brief description of the organization
Overview of the position’s roles and responsibilities
Overview of minimal qualifications of the ideal candidate
TEMPLATE
Job Title:
Position Overview:
[In this section, provide an overview of the position.]
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
[In this section, describe key duties and responsibilities associated with the position.]
Qualifications & Skills:
[In this section, describe the minimum education or training needed, indicate the minimum
years of experience required, and list the qualifications/skills needed to successfully function
within the position.]
REQUIRED:
Describe the minimum education or training needed for this position:
Indicate the minimum years of experience required:
List qualifications/skills needed to successfully function within this position
PART 3 RECRUITMENT PLANS AND INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 2-3 PAGES
Successful recruitment requires strategic decisions regarding where to post the job
descriptions. Consider various options for posting the job descriptions you created in Part 2.
Then, to complete Part 3 of this Assessment:
Provide at least three locations where you will advertise each position, including a rationale
for each.
Describe at least 4 strategies you will use to attract qualified and diverse candidates,
including a rationale for each.
Based on the context of the early childhood setting you visited and the two positions you
identified, develop interview questions for each position. Complete the following:
Formulate at least five interview questions that will be asked of the candidates. Include at
least one scenario-based question that requires candidates to respond to an authentic
work-related situation.
PART 4 pROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYEE SUPPORT SERVICES
Once employees are hired, your efforts to help them assimilate into the culture of the
organization, evaluate their performance, and support their professional development.
Practices and policies that foster a positive, respectful, and engaging work environment will
help ensure job satisfaction, build capacity, and ensure retention.
Create an overview of staff development and support activities, including the following, to
complete Part 4 of this Assessment:
Provide descriptions of at least two strategies that will be used to assimilate new staff,
including a rationale for each.
Write an overview of the process that will be used to evaluate performance of employees.
Describe at least 4 strategies to be used on an ongoing basis to develop, support, and
motivate new staff, including a rationale for each.
Provide descriptions of at least three specific strategies that can be implemented on an
ongoing basis to support a positive and productive work climate, including a rationale for
each.

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