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I agree with Han, DOCUMENT EVERYTHING! This is very important. That way no matter what issues come up, you are prepared and can defend yourself if necessary. You won't be left standing there stammering when your mind goes blank. Journaling events clarifies things in your mind and can help you be more objective. Make sure you include interactions with parents that you feel may be important. Even if you never have to use these documents, it can be very theraputic. It helps you "get things off your chest" instead of replaying them in your mind.
I also hope your medical issues get resolved. Lot's of us are thinking of you! Best of luck. artist(Kathleen)
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HanSolo,
Thanks for your concern. I just wanted to let you know that things have calmed down somewhat. The assistant director is back from vacation, and while she's after me to get a lesson plan to her already, she is also aware that 1)I need my planning time and 2)I need a different lunch break--about 6 out of the 7 babies eat between 11 a.m. and noon WHILE I'M AT LUNCH, which creates quite a bit of chaos. Anyway, we'll see what she can do.
The center I work for is private so planning time and lunch breaks are up to our supervisors. I'm a lead teacher, so I'm salaried (assistant teachers are paid hourly), but NONE of us has a contract--we can be let go at any time with no recourse. In other words, I have no safety net.
We have extra hands in our room--director, assistant director, CEO of the entire organization, some of her friends, babies' grandmas, etc.--but none on a regular, predictable schedule. In other words, in times of chaos, we may be alone; then when we don't need help, we'll have three or more extra adults in the room.
Right now I'm just staying out of my supervisor's way as much as possible and being very firm with the more-approachable assistant director. I didn't write a lesson plan tonight, but I'll do it tomorrow night if I don't get my planning time tomorrow (I didn't get it today). I'd write them willingly if I were teaching toddlers or preschoolers, who need a daily schedule and planned activities, but I can see absolutely no point in writing a lesson plan for babies, so I'm not motivated to spend my evening writing one! I figure keeping the kids fed, changed, comforted, and entertained is enough to keep track of  . <sigh>
Anyway, I guess I'll keep you posted if anything changes. I hope you're thoroughly enjoying *your* little one!
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Okay, I just HAD to share this: my supervisor comes in my room Tuesday and we're talking about stressful jobs (my mom didn't want me to go into teaching or social work, her two professions, because they're high-stress and low-pay). And my supervisor says, "Teaching isn't stressful! Oh, maybe in a public school setting, with all that bureaucracy, but not at a program like this!" And I'm just staring at her like, Huh? Are we living on the same planet? (I think the answer to that one is NO!)
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