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Title: Meeting the Needs of the Proficient Early Childhood Administrator. Research Brief
Language: English
Authors: Robyn Kelton, Irina Tenis, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University
Source: McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University. 2024.
Availability: McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University. 6200 Capital Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090. Tel: 847-947-5063; Fax: 847-947-5063; e-mail: McCormickCenter@nl.edu; Web site: https://mccormickcenter.nl.edu/
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Preschool Education
Adult Education
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Professional Development, Administrator Education, Career Development, Administrator Effectiveness, Educational Quality, Preschool Education, Administrator Role, Sustainability, Child Care, Child Care Centers, Administrator Qualifications, Leadership Effectiveness, Work Experience, Educational Needs, Self Efficacy, Job Satisfaction, Administrator Attitudes, Profiles, Best Practices, Role Perception, Efficiency, Program Administration, Adult Learning, Learning Theories
Abstract: Research has established the vital role administrators play in the success and sustainability of high-quality early childhood care and education (ECEC) programs. However, many center-based program administrators assume their leadership roles by being promoted from a teaching position. Consequently, while they may assume their administrative role with a strong background in teaching young children, they often lack the specific education, specialized training, and experience needed to successfully lead and sustain a high-quality ECEC program. Adult learning theory, as well as research across many workforce sectors, including early childhood education highlights the need to align professional development opportunities with career development stages. This Research Brief provides an in-depth profile of the largest career development stage group: the proficient administrator. Building on the established characterization of proficient administrators as those who shift from struggling to juggling responsibilities, focus on improving their efficiency and effectiveness, and fit into the "conscious competence" learning stage, this study examines their perceived alignment between current and ideal work experiences, career origins, current role perceptions, levels of self-efficacy, and mastery of critical leadership competencies.
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