FACULTY

The faculty of the Tobin Children's School are dedicated, responsible early childhood professionals committed to the exceptional care and development of young children. 

All teachers are certified in First Aid and most are also certified in CPR. In addition a minimum twenty hours of professional development per year are required in areas such as: behavior management, effective room arrangement, providing developmentally appropriate curriculum, designing and implementing appropriate and understandable holiday celebrations for children,  enhancing pre reading and pre writing opportunities, and identifying children with special needs.

CONSULTANTS

The schools contract with and utilize the expertise of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Health Consultant and an Educational Consultant.

The Social Worker consults on and works with children, teachers and families with regard to behavioral, social or emotional issues that are present at home or in the classroom.

The Health Consultant is employed to professionally monitor children's medical records, teacher medical records and to help enforce and reinforce the schools health care policy. On occasion, if indicated, the Health Consultant will assist the Program Director in obtaining medical information needed for enrollment or monitoring exclusion policy and procedures. The Health Consultant also implements procedures for the collection of Board of Health yearly immunization survey.

The Educational Consultant is contracted to help evaluate and promote the continued success of the classroom teachers and developmentally appropriate curriculum. This consultant is available to meet with Program Directors and individual teachers on a continuing basis.