Guidelines for Teacher Evaluation Process Purpose: The Teacher Evaluation Process provides an opportunity for the Teacher to develop professionally and for the school and the Teacher to discuss their relationship. It is very important to empower the Teacher and make her aware of her input in the process. Only then will the Teacher feel supported and confident that this process is for her benefit. Instructions for Teacher Evaluation Forms: 1. It is recommended that Teacher evaluations be done annually. This is a user-friendly method and should not take up excessive time for anyone. Reviews are most effective if done annually so changes can be implemented in a timely manner and not become problematic as time goes on. 2. The Evaluation Committee should consist of the Personnel Chair, one other member of the Executive (but not the President) and one current parent of the Teacher’s choosing. The Annual Teacher Evaluation should be filled out by the Evaluation Committee Chair. 3. The Evaluation of the Teacher by Parents can be done by every member of the preschool. These should be taken home, filled out, and returned to the individual in charge of the evaluation process. The returned forms will be submitted anonymously and compiled into a single report by the Evaluation Committee Chair. This will form part of the discussion during the meeting with the Teacher. Any extreme comments that are not consistent with the overall evaluation should be discounted. No personal grievances shall be entertained. 4. The Teacher Self-Evaluation is to be completed by the Teacher to the meeting. This and the Annual Teacher Evaluation will be compared during the meeting. Areas of discrepancy should be discussed to determine why there is a difference of opinion. This will help to clarify areas of misunderstanding. 5. A summary of the goals and an action plan shall be documented on the form. The Teacher is encouraged to sign the Annual Teacher Evaluation form. 6. The meeting with the teacher can be done following on a regular teaching day, or at an agreed upon time by all parties. 7. The Annual Teacher Evaluation form may be attached to the Teacher contract or put into a file that can be accessed easily next year to review the goals. 8. Many Teachers wish to have peer reviews from time to time. It is in the best interest of the Teachers to arrange and to plan observations at each others’ schools using the observation days allowed in the contract. These sessions are valuable for Teachers wishing to enhance their programs.
Comments: ________________________________________________________ Annual Teacher Evaluation Teacher ________________________ Position ____________________________ Start date Period ____________________ Current date of increase _________________ Last evaluation_____________________ Present date ________________________ 1 = area to work on 2 = improving 3 = usually 4 = almost always Dispositions, Knowledge and Skill with children 1 2 3 4 1. Values children’s play and promotes it 2. Shows respect for children’s feelings 3. Is alert to the learning process of each child 4. Manages the group while giving individual attention 5. Translates and coaches conflicts and problem solving 6. Models anti-bias practices and cultural sensitivity Comments: With Planning, Environment and Curriculum 1 2 3 4 1. Plans the environment with inquiry and discovery in mind 2. Develops curriculum around children’s interests 3. Provides multiple opportunities for child representations 4. Teaches academic skills in a context, not out of context 5. Scaffolds learning with questions, props, coaching 6. Develops an inclusive classroom culture and community Comments: With Children’s Families 1 2 3 4 1. Builds relationships and consistent communications 2. Seeks to reflect family life and values in classroom 3. Can communicate details of child’s development 4. Has genuine empathy for parent perspectives 5. Presents self as a professional ally of parents 6. Gains confidence and respect of parents Comments: With Co-Workers/Volunteer Assistants 1 2 3 4 1. Seeks collaboration in developing ideas and understanding 2. Shows respect for others feelings