Describe ethical issues pertaining to employment in the early childhood industry.

Description should include

• the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics
• confidentiality policy
• criminal background check (e.g., sex offender registry)
• child abuse and neglect and responsibility as a mandated reporter
• transportation and facility policy
• cybersecurity policy.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• How can NAEYC be used as a resource for managing ethical dilemmas?
• What are some examples of ethical standards?

Communication

• What is the relationship between actions and ethical standards?
• What are some practices to ensure confidentiality and privacy?

Leadership

• What ethical standards are needed for early childhood education leaders, families, organizations, workplaces, and communities?

Management

• What resources could be used to establish ethical standards?
• How do ethical standards influence employee behavior?