133 Program Management 6. Human Resource Management (continued) 7. Benefits Level 1 Recognize the value of benefits offered. PM 6.7.1 Level 2 Understand the value of benefits offered. PM 6.7.2 Level 3 Provide feedback to administrators regarding satisfaction with and use of benefits. PM 6.7.3 Level 4 Provide leadership in securing benefits for staff. Benefits may include: o Sick leave o Vacation o Holidays o Free or reduced tuition for staff member’s children o Education and/or Professional Development o Health, life, and disability insurance o Tax-deferred savings plans o Retirement PM 6.7.4 Level 5 Engage early childhood professionals and community leaders to address challenges and potential systemic barriers to providing benefits for early childhood professionals. PM 6.7.5 8. Collegiality Level 1 Recognize the value of a positive attitude and spirit of cooperation with co-workers. PM 6.8.1 Level 2 Display positive relationships with staff members to foster a team environment. PM 6.8.2 Level 3 Create opportunities to engage in positive, cooperative ways as a member of the team. PM 6.8.3 Level 4 Examine organizational climate and make adjustments on an on-going basis to promote and maintain a positive and vibrant environment for staff, volunteers, and interns. Develop, plan, select or create team-building opportunities for early childhood professionals to gather, share, and learn from each other. Communicate appropriately to resolve staff conflicts and to improve team relationships. PM 6.8.4 Level 5 Facilitate collegiality in all relationships personally and professionally. Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply evidence-based best practice regarding group dynamics/management in order to provide guidance for early childhood professionals. PM 6.8.5