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Your Early Childhood Leader
Your Early Childhood Leader
My name is Alisa Delisle and I was born in Texas. I have grown up around the world as my father served in the United States Navy. In 2011 I began my journey in early childhood education. I have worked within six early childhood centers and have worked with all ages between six weeks to five years old. In March of 2021 I graduated with my bachelor's in psychology. I will graduate in December of this year with my associate's in early childhood education.
My biggest strength in being an early childhood education leader is my knowledge. I have worked in the early childhood field for 13 years, which means I have seen and experienced many things. As a leader, I can share my 13 years of knowledge to help others newer to the field. Another strength I have in being an early childhood leader is exposure to various backgrounds and cultures. I moved around a lot as a child and have lived overseas. Working on a military base, you will be surrounded by multiple cultures, especially when overseas. This exposure has helped me learn how to communicate with others, be empathetic, and be sensitive to other backgrounds. Multicultural, verbal, and non-verbal communication are huge factors when it comes to being a leader and communicating effectively with others.
Responsibilities
The most essential and primary responsibilities are the children and parents of the center. Our top priority is providing high-quality care for the children in our center. We handle children and parents during their first orientation, respond to their questions and concerns, and are the first face they see at the start of the day. Another important responsibility as a leader is the staff. I am responsible for hiring and training the staff to help provide high-quality care, which shows how important staff selection can be. Another responsibility is the overseeing of the center. It is my responsibility to ensure the smooth running of the center, which can include maintenance, ordering of materials, payroll, scheduling, and so on.
My biggest priority as an early childhood leaders is my staff. My center cannot provide high-quality care if we have high turnover, high stress levels, and if the individuals who are caring for the children are not caring for themselves. As a leader, I would never want my staff to think I did not care for them or that their concerns did not matter. Taking care of my staff ensures staff can provide full attention and quality care to the children.
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