131 Program Management 6. Human Resource Management (continued) 3. Schedules Level 1 Follow directions regarding work schedule and attendance requirements. Request personal leave in advance and give maximum notice for unscheduled leave. PM 6.3.1 Level 2 Acknowledge the importance of cooperation with colleagues and supervisor to support flexibility in schedules. PM 6.3.2 Level 3 Plan schedules and assist as needed to ensure continuity of care is provided for children. PM 6.3.3 Level 4 Develop schedules to meet proper staff-child ratios and maintain consistent assignment of teachers/caregivers to individual children or groups of children. Develop strategies to support flexible scheduling while minimizing disruption. Develop and maintain an up-to-date substitute list of qualified individuals to support scheduling needs. PM 6.3.4 Level 5 Provide learning opportunities, leadership, resources, and information based on best practices regarding scheduling and the value of continuity of care. PM 6.3.5 4. Staff Satisfaction Level 1 Recognize the value of participation in job satisfaction surveys/assessments. PM 6.4.1 Level 2 Understand the value of participation in job satisfaction surveys/assessments. PM 6.4.2 Level 3 Express appreciation for staff members who provide commendable service. PM 6.4.3 Level 4 Develop, plan, select or create, and implement regular strategies for assessing job satisfaction (i.e., surveys, open-door policy, focus groups, etc.) Use job satisfaction assessment results to make changes or modifications to the workplace. PM 6.4.4 Level 5 Provide learning opportunities, leadership, resources, and information based on best practices regarding the value of early care and education to the well-being of society at all levels i.e., from the neighborhood to the world. Recognize early childhood professionals’ contributions—individually and collectively—in public forums, i.e. newsletters, meetings, conferences, journals, etc. PM 6.4.5