RISE UP CHALLENGE
EXPECTATIONS & STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVED EDUCATOR PERFORMANCE 1. 2.
LET’S FULLY REALIZE OUR IMPACT ON STUDENTS. WE ARE HERE TO TEACH, SUPPORT, & GUIDE. 3. ARE WE TRULY ENGAGED? 4. ALWAYS STRIVE TO BETTER YOURSELF AS A ROLE MODEL. 5. DON’T FORGET TO LOVE YOURSELF AS A SPECIAL PERSON & PROFESSIONAL. 6. TODAY, LET’S SHARE & ESTABLISH EXPECTATIONS. WE’LL LOOK AT KNOWN STRATEGIES THAT WILL PROTECT AND SECURE YOUR SUCCESS AS AN EDUCATOR.
THE JOSEPH’S COLLEGE BUBBLE Consider the Joseph’s College campus as a defined geographic area called “the bubble”. Your personal life is yours. However, when you walk into “the bubble”, you take on different identity. It is very specific. That persona is “educator”. We ask that you maintain that persona until you walk out of the bubble at the end of the day.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS INSIDE THE BUBBLE 1. Be rested with a good night’s sleep. 2. Leave your personal life outside the bubble. Enter a state of mind that is professional, composed, and friendly. 3. Be prepared for all projects and duties you are expected to complete that day. Having lesson plans ready for every class is crucial. 3. Stay mindful that you must maintain your role model status at all times. 4. Speak confidentially with a member of the Executive Team if any of your abilities to stay professionally in the bubble are compromised.
KEEP YOUR PERSONAL LIFE PRIVATE If you don’t, it will make you less effective as an educator. It may feel like you are bonding with students, but they are not here to be your friend. Quite the opposite is true. They want a successful role model.
•STUDENTS ARE PAYING FOR EDUCATION There is more than enough to talk about regarding the subject of hair, skin, and nails. You are also taking time away from the student’s education when conversations stray from items in our curriculum. They need our knowledge and time to learn skills. •ALIENATION WILL OCCUR You will find yourself being alienated when subjects such as politics and religion are discussed. Sexual exploits and gossip are a no-go. Students will never see you as a role model then, and your effectiveness is cut short. •ALWAYS STEER CONVERSATIONS BACK TO THE CURRICULUM Students will get off topic. After several failed attempts, they will quit trying to do this (if it is intentional). Guard your privacy.
SET THE VIBE AND KEEP IT The start of each week and each day is crucial. It is your job to “launch” in an effective way. Be motivational. Be exciting. You set the tone. Do what you need to do to share enthusiasm for the skills that will be learned. In the week’s end, recap the week with students. Share your assessment of how they did! Is it time to take photos for Instagram? (#JosephsCollege) If you were a student, would you be motivated by your class? Are you dividing your attention and focus to all students? Make sure everyone is made to feel like they are part of the classroom/clinic floor.
OUR CLINIC FLOOR We have expectations. At a bare minimum, an educator should be present for the consultation, do a “touch base” during the appointment, and conduct a thorough service check at the end of the service. It is best that students don’t have to chase an educator down for the check. We all need to be flexible and try our best to be present for more than the minimum three points of contact
The clinic floor is a continuation of our students’ education. We need to give each student and their “client services” the attention it deserves. Inaction or no action is not accepted. We need to always have mini-projects or demonstrations going when clients are not present for the student. This may require preparation, so have items or skill building exercises ready. Be present and approachable to clients when you can. Make them feel welcome. Clients understand this is a school. They are looking for you to guide the students with your expertise. Spend time on the service check. Include the client in your dialog. Let the client know you appreciate them. Commend the student’s work when it is warranted. As a small team or group, it doesn’t hurt to compliment the client as they pay. Waving goodbye is such a positive act. Make them want to come again. Be a team. Have fun. Encourage each other technically and artistically.
KEEP IT TOGETHER We know your day can be challenging. Our expectation is that you always carry yourself professionally. That means maintaining a high level of communication skills with clients and students. Interaction vibes can be expressed via body language and your tone of voice. Volume and vocal inflections can be perceived negatively or positively, just as can eye and body movements are. Just as you deserve to be treated in a thoughtful manner, so do our clients and students. Your intentions may be good, but what is the perception you are creating?
YOUR VOICE CAN MAKE OR BREAK MOMENTS. Is it easier to yell across the room to a student, even if they are not in trouble? Yes. Is it appropriate? Unless someone is in danger, probably not. Always consider the perception people may take from your voice.
BREAK TIMES
Everyone needs to take a break. However, that doesn’t give us a license to loosen our standards regarding private information, campus gossip, or information shared that is hurtful to others. Keep your conversations in a safe category. Students are curious by nature. They listen intently and sometimes through devious methods. The potential damage that can be done is not worth the risk of “juicy talk”.
YOU ARE OUR TALENT. Rise up and accept our challenge. Always strive to be a better role model, educator, and person. You are not alone. Utilize your team leader in the role she plays. Reach out when you need help. Your success is our success. We are in this together. We’ve got this!