Hiring for Heart & Skill in ECE

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 processInterview questions for preschool teachersChildcare staffing and retentionBuilding positive workplace culture in early childhood educationPsychological safety and team cultureRed 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?#ElevatingECE #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ECELeadership #ChildcareDirector #PreschoolDirector #ECEHiring #HiringStaff #TeacherInterview #StaffingAndRetention #ChildcareStaffing #EarlyYears #PreschoolTeacher #CenterManagement #SchoolCulture #LeadershipInEducation #TeacherRetention