Article Link: http://exchangepress.com/article/four-steps-to-solving-the-compensation-puzzle/5026947/
With all the attention around center closings, empty classrooms, and long waitlists, it has not only become clear that early childhood education has a severe staffing crisis, but more importantly, that we would better be able to attract and retain teachers with improved compensation. As a small nonprofit early childhood center, we have built our program around the research that teacher compensation is the foundation of high-quality programming. We know that for the same cost per child, we can create compensation models that recruit and retain the top professionals in the field. In fact, by having some of the highest-paid early childhood educators in the country, our program can deliver better and more sustainable experiences for children during these most important years.
Given the unmatched growth in brain development from ages 0-5, we are committed to supporting the best and brightest professionals who are prepared to implement the latest research. Just like college professors, high school teachers, and elementary educators, early childhood educators need to be recognized and appreciated as experts in development and learning. Since development is rooted in relationships, the consistency of professionals who can provide secure, supportive, and stable connections is essential. These professionals work with people at their ...