Instruction
Part 1: Part 1 of the discussion focuses on the traits of the effective early childhood administrator. Review the administrator’s responsibilities described in this week’s readings, and discuss the personal qualities you possess that might impact your ability to successfully lead and manage an early childhood program. From your textbook reading, describe the personal qualities which might prove useful as a director and those which might present challenges to being an effective manager or leader.
Part 2: For Part 2 of the discussion, you will focus on the director’s roles and responsibilities. Please discuss the kind of director you would like to be. Which leadership style best suits you? Which roles will you spend more or less time on? Which roles would you find most challenging? How would you accommodate for these challenges?
Part 3: For Part 3 of the discussion, you will focus on the different types of programs available in early childhood care and education. “Decisions about the type of program will depend on the assessed need, the development of the mission and values statements, the sources of available funds, and the source of the impetus for the program” (Sciarra, Lynch, Adams, & Dorsey, 2016, p. 27). Describe three different types of early child care and education programs and discuss their potential benefits and challenges. Which type of program are you most interested in directing?
Reference
Sciarra, D. J., Lynch, E. M., Adams, S. M., & Dorsey, A. G. (2016). Developing and administering a child care and education program. (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.