Are you hiring for your childcare center or preschool and tired of quick turnover? In this episode of Elevating ECE, we kick off our March theme; Staffing, Culture, & Retention, with a practical hiring system: Hiring for Heart and Skill.

You’ll learn how to hire early childhood educators using structured interviews, simple work-sample scenarios, and a repeatable scorecard that protects your culture and improves retention. We also talk about why work environment and psychological safety matter for keeping great staff long-term.

Perfect for: childcare directors, preschool owners, assistant directors, ECE leaders, and lead teachers involved in hiring.

Download: Sample Interview Questionnaire for ECE Staff (linked here)

Includes interview questions, scenario prompts, scoring rubric, and reference-check script.

Topics covered:

• ECE hiring process
• Interview questions for preschool teachers
• Childcare staffing and retention
• Building positive workplace culture in early childhood education
• Psychological safety and team culture
• Red flags vs green flags in ECE interviews

Comment: What’s the hardest position for you to hire right now—infants, toddlers, preschool, floaters, or support staff?

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