Building a Culture-First Childcare Team

Ready to build a culture-driven dream team for your childcare program? In this episode, Debra Rinell reveals smart strategies to revolutionize your hiring process, from leveraging contractors to mastering behavioral interviews. Learn how to save on labor costs while finding candidates who truly align with your program's values and culture. Discover modern recruitment techniques, including the game-changing STAR method for interviews, and transform your approach to building a stellar team. Whether you're hiring your first teacher or scaling your program, this episode is your roadmap to creating a positive workplace culture with a motivated, mission-driven team that stays.

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Ready to build a culture-driven dream team for your childcare program? In this episode, Debra Rinell reveals smart strategies to revolutionize your hiring process, from leveraging contractors to mastering behavioral interviews. Learn how to save on labor costs while finding candidates who truly align with your program's values and culture. Discover modern recruitment techniques, including the game-changing STAR method for interviews, and transform your approach to building a stellar team. Whether you're hiring your first teacher or scaling your program, this episode is your roadmap to creating a positive workplace culture with a motivated, mission-driven team that stays.

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