Discussion Causes for Workplace Stress

Discussion: Identifying Stressors 4/5

1/8/2016

39 Comments

Go Back

Page 11

The Discussion Board is a tool for sharing thoughts and ideas about class materials.

Identify two potential causes of work-related stress for child care professionals at any level.
State some things that directors and other lead staff members can do to help relieve work-related stress.

39 Comments

Rachel

4/18/2018 01:09:46 pm

Two stress causing things would be changes that happen often and long days/weeks. To help with changes the leaders can communicate with the staff and let them know what is happening, why and then give them the support and resources needed to help make the changes smooth and complete. For long days the leadership needs to recognize that any and all work needs to be compensated first of all and help allow time for the staff to get everything that is expected of the done.

Susan Owen

4/23/2018 03:47:40 pm

Change and long hours are difficult for staff. Leaders help relieve stress by being open communicators and listening to staff as changes come up. Leaders can show their support in the things that they can do and address any concerns that staff may have. Long hours is something that happens that happens at times in childcare. Our practice is to allow staff to "flex" their time and work less hours the following day so staff does not go over the hours they are allotted to work. If they work more hours they earn overtime. In this way the long hours still feel fair for staff.

Lacie

4/29/2018 01:27:39 pm

Under staffed
Difficult Children

I would say when a site is understaffed, the management needs to be more available to assist staff in whatever is needed so that staff does not get overwhelmed and burnt out themselves.

For difficult children. managers should be available to give advice and suggestions to help in difficult situations.

SHANNON ROCHE

5/3/2018 11:09:39 pm

2 stressors-
--change! especially when kids and the teacher thrives on consistency
--alot of work to accomplish in a set amount of hours

Leaders can help by explaining the big picture and reasons why for change, and offering to help support however need to ease the change

Leaders can provide planning times or recognition for employees going the extra mile to create a quality experience. They can offer to help with duties if needed as well.

Tara

5/5/2018 01:44:51 pm

Low pay and high stress

Time to pay people what their worth and also give them tools or time to help manage stress

Jessalyn S

5/19/2018 11:32:12 pm

Identify two potential causes of work-related stress for child care professionals at any level.
One cause of work related stress can be any changes to routine/policy that the team must put into effect.
Another work related cause of stress can be lack of support from either the administration or their team.

State some things that directors and other lead staff members can do to help relieve work-related stress.
The Director and other lead staff members can provide support and consistency to ensure that routines/changes can be followed through. It can be reinforced through teachers modeling and answering questions from those who don't understand the background or need for change. The director and Administration can provide support for any additional time teachers needs to prepare for their lessons or classrooms.

Ana R

6/9/2018 08:04:23 pm

When we need to have ur break and nobody is with us. To much time working without someone. The director need to be friendly and believe when somethings happened and don't have prefer for someone. Balance overytime

irma

6/23/2018 10:48:40 am

I believe 2 most common stressors are
1- Feeling unappreciated or like our work is not that important
2- and making feel guilt over taking time off for family emergencies

In my opinion leaders can keep stress among teachers down simply by showing appreciation a simple thank you or im happy your back to work can be huge
when family emergencies occur try to be supportive enough is the stress of having to miss work/pay on top of situation... and when directors act like you are missing work on purpose instead of I hope your situation solves promptly because you are misses or hope the best ...
I think directors need themselves things that will help them with their stress levels so they'll be more effective

Jocelyn Hilo-Boddy

6/26/2018 11:24:29 pm

Change and Long Hours.

For change what directors can do is keep them posted on what is going on and providing support.

For long hours maybe provide more hours in what their staff member needs or pay overtime.

Rosie Wood

7/13/2018 09:56:07 pm

High teacher turnover, burnout, underpaid. I think ways to handle work related stress is for the director, lead teacher and all other staff to work together as a team. For example,No one has to be friends outside of work, just professionalism and being able to communicate about work during work hours and everyone picking up extra hours and covering sometimes even when they dont want to.

brittany

7/29/2018 06:11:22 pm

high stress and under staffed

not be so stressed their selves, try to higher and train more people even if its on call or part time

Richelle Jensen

8/10/2018 03:05:10 am

high stress lack of pay, help to not stress themselves out

Jayme

8/15/2018 11:21:40 am

Some potential work related stresses are unexpected change, and long hours without breaks. Directors can work to discuss upcoming changes with employees and listen to ideas about how to deal with the changes rather than simply dictate. Directors can help ensure employees get enough breaks throughout the day, even in addition to their scheduled breaks, by offering to step in so teachers can run to the restroom, etc.

Linda

8/24/2018 04:31:11 pm

Two causes of work stress are long hours and lack of support. In my classroom, I will feel stressed if there isn't enough support to help the classroom be consistent and run smoothly. Something that I do is delegate the responsibilities to the others in the room so they are aware of what is needed. When I am faced with long hours, it is mostly caused by a lack of time provided for planning, so I will address that issue right away with my director and see if time can be set aside to get those tasks done with another co worker stepping into the classroom as support.

Kayley

8/29/2018 08:47:18 pm

Two potential causes of work related stress in a child care facility would be changes and long work days. being a teacher alone is stressful, but when things change in a day without communication to a teacher it can add much more stress for their day. A leader can make sure they are communicating when things are changing throughout the day and give support to teachers to help trandsitions. This leads into the next thing. Long work days fo a teacher are stressful. Stepping in for a teacher to take an extra break can reset the tone for the rest of the day and give a teacher a breather. Acknowledging the long work days and every day stressors is extremely important and meaningful to employees.

Joyce Anderson

8/30/2018 03:34:12 pm

High stress environment & Low pay.

Giving them adequate breaks is essential to their productiveness and releases stress.
Incentives are rewarding and appreciated. Everyone wants to feel important which leads to a better mood for the staff.
Be open and honest with staff. Great communication is the key to make the team feel important which leads to happy teachers.

Ana-Maria Sanchez-Guilbault

8/31/2018 07:16:56 pm

work related stress can come from long work hours and being under compensated. Some things a leader could do is provide incentives, give some breaks, provided support, and communicate.

Cindy Bruce

9/21/2018 02:12:22 pm

Stressors are:
Change - a director can discuss major changes with the staff; get feedback and suggestions
Lack of Support - The director can give constant positive feedback, special snacks, thank-you notes etc.

Ireland

9/22/2018 06:49:26 pm

High stress can be caused by low pay, being understaffed and working long hours. Directors could let their staff vent and have imput for certain things as well as let them have bathroom breaks when needed.

Stephanie

9/23/2018 09:37:53 pm

Two stressors: long hours and low compensation

Solutions: float to provide breaks, be understanding when an employee is sick or needs time off, give lots of positive feedback and gratitude, provide treats and awards to hardworking individuals

Kat

10/1/2018 12:26:23 pm

1. Understaffed
2. Low Compensation

Both are a double edged sword when addressed and/or even "fixed" in the most obvious manner. Some solutions I can think of is to have a floater to provide bathroom breaks and find opportunities to celebrate teachers or reward staff for hours spent on work during non-work hours.

Sher

10/14/2018 06:03:28 pm

Low pay and long hours are two stressors. Giving extra incentives and acknowledgment is one way to compensate for low pay. Making sure staff is not working off the clock and that they can take breaks and have extra support in the classroom.

Stacy Bryson

11/21/2018 07:32:11 am

Lack of support from supervisors, long hours, low pay, changes, and being understaffedcan all be stressors. Supervisors can help alleviate stress by providing a supportive work environment, giving staff time needed to get things done.

Andrea

11/25/2018 06:03:35 pm

Change and no consideration for time off

I believe that change in a child care program can be a huge stressor for staff. Once in a routine that is good for both the staff and students is changed that can form stress for the whole classroom. Directors and leaders can release this stress by ensuring that the staff is okay with the change or well equipped so that the change can be easy going for all parties involved.

No consideration for time off can also be a huge stressor for staff. Working as a child care professional can be a stressful job, and even more so because as a teacher if you are absent, the students can be effected by it since it throws off their routine. But teachers also have a personal life and sometimes need a day off . So directors and leaders should be prepared to find a substitute that can cover for their teachers shift and make personal days less stressful and less guilty for a teacher when she or he needs it.

Kathy

11/26/2018 11:28:44 pm

Two potential work related stressors are lack of support from a member of the team and long days. To address the team member not doing their job completely, job descriptions should be given immediately upon hire and should list in detail what is expected from a person in that position so that there is no question as to whose job is what. If a problem arises one can refer back to the job description. If duties change it should always be written and discussed before the change takes place.

Long days can be an issue especially when staff are taking college classes to earn a degree. The director could work staff's schedules to allow for planning time and course work time during the regular work day. I currently have two taking classes and each gets time to work on their classes as well as group time to discuss the daily events. I have an assistant come in to take their place while they study. Instead of having staff meetings after hours, once a quarter we close early to allow for us to have our paid staff meetings without taking away from their personal time. These things have definitely helped alleviate some of the stress.

Kimberly Blow

12/1/2018 09:12:09 pm

There can be several causes for stress in the work place. Most people thrive on routine and consistency. Any kind of change big or small can cause stress. Leaders can ease this stress by including staff as much as possible in the discussions and planning. The more information staff have to process the more comfortable they will be with change. Many times staff don't feel supported. As leaders we must listen, support, and be open to their suggestions. Staff also often work long/crazy hours. Leaders need to take a closer look at time management and look for ways the work can get done during a normal 8hr. period. Staff need their down time too!

Meaghan Roach

12/7/2018 11:29:39 am

Two causes of work related stress are change and lack of support. I can assuage these stressors by communicating quickly and effectively when change is on the horizon and supporting teachers with time, resources, pd, etc for what they might need to continue to perform strongly in their given position.

Kathleen Nicole Co

12/7/2018 10:55:47 pm

Lack of support and long hours are two of the causes of child care burnt out. These can be done by giving the teachers more break and empower them to make their own classroom program with director giving them full support. Overall, just being supportive will cover most of the work-related stressors.

Miranda Kirk

12/15/2018 10:38:47 pm

The first point made, I felt deeply in my heart as an early childhood educator, and that's change. Directors and supervisors can help by making sure teachers have adequate time, support, and information to implement whatever change is being asked for. Secondly, directors can help reduce a common type of stress, added hours on top of the work day, by ensuring there is enough time to complete all work tasks or paying overtime.

Mical

12/19/2018 07:32:08 pm

Stressors: lack of consideration, change. As a director I can be sure to ask the teachers what they need and do my best to be sure it is available to them. I can consider that their time is valuable and try to fit in work related activities into their regular day. When change is on the horizon, like new licensing regs or staff changes I can be forthright and not keep them in the dark. Overall I think it is about respect.

Kiersten Moen

12/22/2018 09:41:41 am

Feeling under valued and low pay-

to help with these stressers a leader can offer positive feedback when they see someone doing a great job, maybe you even give them company recongnition for soemthing they have done really well! With low pay I think it is important to invest into your people- providing fair compensation maybe it is even offer extra benefits like education for them at low or no cost, buying the staff lunch, running contests.

Nyjuana Brackeen

12/27/2018 12:17:42 am

1) Two potential work-related stresses for childcare professionals are abrupt changes and lack of support.

2) Things that directors and other lead staff members could do to help relieve stress is to communicate more often. About change and possible need, as well as being more supportive and stepping to make suggestions.

Anne D

12/27/2018 12:24:28 pm

Lack of Support and Long Hours can cause stress for staff. When Directors communicate effectively and clearly showing they care they can alleviate some of the stress. Part of this communication can be staff self reflection and verbalizing their needs, that way the director can be more effect in helping staff.

J.P.

12/31/2018 06:44:21 am

CHANGE is perhaps the most common stressor in child care. Often change in child care situations is abrupt, expensive and doesn’t always make sense. When change is coming, it is critical for leadership to work diligently to communicate with staff clearly, explaining reasoning and appropriate background information, and being a support to assist them in making such changes. LACK OF SUPPORT can become overwhelming for staff. The team needs to be supported by both their peers and leadership. Roles of staff should be monitored and adjusted when necessary. The director can be both a support to each staff member and a problem-solver to come alongside and work to address needs and relieve stress. Respect and communication are keys to addressing both of these stressors in a childcare center.

Laurel O'Connell

12/31/2018 11:09:02 am

Changes: of staffing, expectations, regulations, children in the classroom, et cetera.

Communicate coming changes clearly, and with lots of lead time so that each member of staff can ready themselves for the coming change in meaningful ways. An example from the video earlier is of the director giving the staff the time they needed to implement the progressive lunch. Some classrooms changed right away, some took as long as 10 months, all of them were allowed the time they needed.

Lack of support.

An example given on the previous page, and which I could relate to is needing support. Sometimes you just need (NEED) to run to the bathroom, and the numbers forbid it. Though it's great when classrooms can meet their needs by collaborating with their neighboring rooms, being willing to step in and give breaks yourself can be incredibly meaningful to your staff.

Gina Howard

2/7/2019 03:32:35 pm

Long hours, Low pay, lack of support. I believe that incentives such as flexible scheduling, giving a personal day, giving teachers some down time for creating lesson plans and also I believe the director should meet with staff one on one to once a month to check in on them to see if their needs are being met.

Maeghan Kimball

2/12/2019 04:17:44 pm

2 stressors can be compensation and not enough breaks.

Leaders can help support teachers by adjusting pay if possible or other ways of compensation like extra breaks, rewards, etc.

Leaders should be present to know if teachers need breaks and to help with ratios so teachers feel confident to go to the bathroom when needed.

Marina

2/19/2019 05:53:48 pm

Lack of support can be a cause of stress if you are feeling unappreciated or lost because there is no one to communicate or have as a mentor to get you through the rough patches that we all experience at some time or other.

Long hours can be a stressor for everyone, including the children.

If the director does not always have the time someone needs, then a lead teacher could take the role of listening and helping in many ways. But with that said, a director should never come across as "too important" to step in for a break or help a child that needs a little extra attention.

Julana

4/18/2019 10:35:56 am

1) Long hours and compensation
2) Lack of support

It is important for supervisions to reward staff with incentives and positive reinforcements. Sometimes having your boss tell you that you are doing a good job is all the staff needs to feel appreciated. Also, supervisors should come by the classroom often throughout the day to ask how the staff is doing and if they need anything. An extra hand once in a while goes a long way.

Required Assignment

Discussion: Identifying Stressors 4/5

Page 11

Leave a Reply.

​Required Assignment

Discussion: Identifying Stressors 4/5

Page 11

Leave a Reply.

Required Assignment