Teacher Well-Being in Early Childhood
A Resource for Early Care and Education Professionals

Angela C. Baum (Author), Kerrie Lynn Schnake (Author), Eva Marie Shivers (Author), Nancy File (Series edited by), Christopher P. Brown (Series edited by)

9780807769133

Hardback, published 28 June 2024

208 pages
23.5 x 16.2 x 1.8 cm, 0.171 kg

A teacher's well-being has a powerful impact on their work with children, families, and colleagues, and can influence the overall quality of the program in which they are employed. With a specific focus on the unique factors related to the field of early childhood care and education, this book discusses the concept of well-being and how it applies specifically to teachers of young children. The authors provide a rationale and guidance for integrating teacher well-being content into both preservice and inservice professional learning environments. This comprehensive resource also explores the implications of, and connections between, teacher well-being, equity, and social justice. The authors share examples of well-being programs that have been implemented throughout the United States and examine the policy and practice efforts that are necessary to embed well-being culture into early care and education programs.

Book Features:

• An orientation to teacher well-being for the field of early care and education that includes definitions, rationales, impacts, examples, strategies, and recommendations.
• Research-based and practical so readers not only understand the importance of teacher well-being but also come away with specific ideas for application and implementation.
• Accessible language and user-friendly format that includes graphics and callout boxes to extend readers' understanding of the content and provide opportunities for self-reflection.
• Support for a wide range of stakeholders, including professionals in childcare, preschool, and private and public school programs.