Author: KP

Responsibilities to
Employers:
IDEALS:
Help the program achieve high quality
service
2. Do nothing that diminishes the program
unless it is something that is violating
laws or protecting children or provisions
of this Code
PRINCIPLES:
We shall follow program policies, but if one does not agree with these policies, one shall try to affect change through constructive action
We shall speak on behalf of an organization only when authorized and take care to acknowledge if we are giving a personal statement
We shall not violate laws or regulations against children and will take action if there is such a violation
If there is a concern about a colleague’s behavior affecting a child, it will be taken up with the individual and if the behavior does not change it will be taken up with an authority
When there is a concern about conditions that may impact the quality of care and education we shall inform the program’s administration

NAEYC Statement of Commitment:
To the best of my ability I will:
Never harm children
Ensure that programs for young children
are based on current knowledge of child development and early childhood
education.
Respect and support families in their task
of nurturing children.
Respect colleagues in early childhood education and support them in maintaining the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
Serve as an advocate for children, their families, and their teachers in community and society.
Maintain high standards of professional conduct.
Recognize how personal values, opinions, and biases can affect professional judgment.
Be open to new ideas and be willing to learn from the suggestions of others.
Continue to learn, grow, and contribute as a professional.
Honor the ideals and principles of the NAEYC code of ethical Conduct

Helpful Websites:
http://www.naeyc.org/
http://www.naeyc.org/about/positions/pseth98.asp

Katherine Pea
Made for:
Educ 130A:
Intro to Early Education

Ethical
Responsibilities to Colleagues According to the

National Association
Association

for the Education of

Young Children

Core Values of the NAEYC:
Appreciating childhood as a unique and valuable stage of the human life cycle
Basing our work with children on
knowledge of child development
Appreciating and supporting the close ties between the child and family
Recognizing that children are best understood and supported in the context of family, culture, community, and society
Respecting the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each individual (child,
family member, and colleague)
Helping children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust, respect, and positive regard

Responsibilities to Co-Workers:

IDEALS:
1. Establish/maintain respect, trust, confidentiality, etc. with co-workers
2. Share resources with co-workers
3. Support co-workers in times of need
4. Give co-workers recognition when it’s due
PRINCIPLES:
We will not bring down co-workers or hinder their ability to teach effectively
If we have a problem with a co-worker we will talk to the co-worker before talking to others
We will not use hearsay again a co-worker
We will not discriminate co-workers based on sex, race, national origin, religious beliefs, age, marriage, family status, disability, or sexual orientation

IDEALS:
Promote working conditions that foster respect, cooperation, etc. between co-workers
Create a bond of trust, allowing staff to speak in the best interest of children/families/education
Strive to ensure adequate compensation for those who work on the behalf of young children
Encourage and support development of employees in becoming more skilled practitioners
PRINCIPLES:
Education/training/experience are drawn upon when making decisions concerning children
2. Staff members will be provided with support and safe working conditions that give them
performance evaluation, constructive feedback, etc. to aid in professional advancement
3. Personal policies with program standards are given to new staff and easily accessible to all
4. When staff are not meeting program expectations they will be given assistance to improve
5. When an employee is dismissed there must be evidence and justification for termination
6. When making evaluations, judgments are based on fact and relevance to children/programs
7. Hiring, retention, termination, and promotion decisions are based on a person’s competence, record, ability to carry responsibilities, and professional preparation within the level in his/her care
8. Hiring, retention, termination, and promotion decisions are not based on an individuals sex, race, national origin, religious beliefs, age, marriage, family status, disability, or sexual orientation
9. There shall be confidentiality in dealing with issues related to employees job performance and respect in n employees right to privacy regarding personal issues

Responsibilities to Employees: