A person who is part of the Young School family:

• Fosters relationships as the foundation for learning and working collaboratively with children, families, co-workers and administration.
• Speaks respectfully at all times – follows the “Polly Rule” and exhibits a welcoming attitude.
• Works collaboratively at all levels and is fully engaged on a daily basis.
• Listens
• Values differences and diversity in children and adults by acknowledging the unique gifts of individuals and finding their strengths to build upon.
• Accepts responsibility for actions and remains open to learning and growing from all experiences.
• Keeps all spaces shared with children and adults clean, organized, and beautiful.

A person who is part of the Young School family:

• Believes in the Young School vision for educating young children and consistently strives for the highest quality.
• Creates a thoughtful environment that fosters relationships and provokes learning at all levels.
• Uses reflection as a compass to guide planning and decisions.
• Follows through.
• Works to widen the capabilities of children and adults by creating opportunities for learning and expression.
• Engages fully in opportunities for professional growth through observation, videotaping, feedback, evaluations, informal and formal training.
  

A person who is part of the Young School family:

• Consistently shows through words and actions the core belief that children are capable and competent.
• Provides opportunities for children to express themselves through a multitude of languages.
• Collaborates with children as equals, viewing them as partners in learning.
• Asks authentic questions.
• Trusts children with materials.
• Documents children’s work respectfully and collaboratively, using it as a platform for revisiting, re-launching and celebrating learning.
• Acts in a manner that fosters an equally strong image of the teacher.