Core Body of Knowledge
New York State's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
Core Body of Knowledge
NY's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
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Competency Description
The professional working with young children displays professionalism in practice
Behaviors & Skills
a
Maintains a presentable, professional appearance with respect to:
• Hygiene
• Fingernails
• Clothing
• Jewelry
• Shoes
• 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