NAEYC Statement of Commitment

As an individual who works with young children, I, Josie Valenzuela commit

myself to furthering the values of early childhood education as they are
reflected in the ideals and principles of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
To the best of my ability I will:
Never harm children
Ensure that programs for young children are based on current
knowledge and research of child development and early childhood
education
Respect and support families in their task of nurturing children
Respect colleagues in early childhood care and education and support
them in maintaining the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
Serve as an advocate for children, their families, and their teachers in
community and society
Stay informed of and maintain high standards of professional conduct
Engage in an ongoing process of self-reflection, realizing that personal
characteristics, biases, and beliefs have an impact on children and
families
Be open to new ideas and be willing to learn from the suggestions of
others
Continue to learn, grow, and contribute as a professional
Honor the ideals and principles of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
Ethical Responsibilities to Children:

My responsibility and commitment with children is to respect them and respect their
rights. Get to know children and recognize that they have individual rate of development
as well as individual interest, temperaments, language, cultural, backgrounds, and
learning styles. Adapt activities to match the skill of each child. Some children need a
lot of support in learning while other children can be more independent. My
responsibility as teacher is to provide a safe and positive environment where children can
be success and ready to learn.
Ethical Responsibilities to Families:
Work collaboratively with families ensuring they all are apprised. Create goals to ensure
families are successful in accomplishing their identified goals. Build positive relationships with
families, and keep informed them of their children development and progress. Plan goals
together and give families resources to reinforce activities at home. Invite them to be part of
their childrens education by inviting parents to be involved in program activities. Parents are
always welcome to assist in planning activities, participate in parents meetings, assist in field
trips.
Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues:

I will build positive relationships with my Colleagues, have good communication and support
our team work. Work collaboratively in a team environment ensuring all members are appraised
and respect. I will work with others, learn from others and work together to develop an excellent
service to our families and children. I will be professional with integrity, diligent and
responsibility.
Responsibilities to co-workers:
I will build positive relationships with my co-workers, have good communication and support
our team work. Work collaboratively in a team environment ensuring all members are appraised
and respect. I will work well with others, learn from others and work together to develop an
excellent service to our families and children. I will be professional with integrity, diligent and
responsibility.
Responsibilities to employers:
I will build positive relationships to employers I will produce good results, perform effectively
and communicate skillfully. I will be professional polite and loyal. I will respect authority and
maintain confidences. I will be responsible by being on time to work, keep information
confidential, and keep a positive attitude. I will follow through on assignments and other
responsibilities, and I will be appropriately dressed.
Responsibilities to employees:
I will respect other employees and have a good communication. I will keep a positive attitude
and be flexible when changes occur. I will be willing to try new things and to make changes that
will improve the program for children. I will be professional by supporting other teachers.
Ethical Responsibilities to Community and Society:
Facilitates local community partnership. Collaborate with local programs and agencies to locate
services for families. To offer training for parents like CPR, Nutrition trainings. Also take our
children for field trips to local agencies, fire department, police station and library. Parents can
also go to low income health and dental clinics.
Individual:
I will be professional and will work with integrity by respecting authority. I will keep family and
staff confidential. I will continue with my education to continue learning. I will be
compassionate, accepting childrens strong emotions such as anger, love, and wonder.
Collective:
I will respect NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and statement of commitment by Appreciate
childhood as a unique and valuable stage of the human life cycle. I will base our work on
knowledge of how children develop and learn. Appreciate and support the bond between the
child and family. Recognize that children are best understood and supported in the context of
family, culture, and community, Respect diversity in children, families and colleagues.

Recognize that children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships that
are based on trust and respect. Appreciate the bond between the child and family.

Josie Valenzuela