NAEYC Statement of Commitment

As an individual who works with young children, I, Type Sunitha pydimarry and 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

I Remembered during my volunteer days in preschool in the class one of the child is aggressive
who hit students often without any reason. Some parents were very mad, and they did not want that
student in the same classroom of their child.
In my opinion, this situation was an ethical responsibility. I believe that as a teacher our role is to
maintain a safe environment. At the same time, as a teacher we have to respect children individual
differences, and not to discriminate them because of their behavior. Although the child was changing
the classroom environment and affecting other children learning, as a teacher our responsibility to help
them and also create and maintain a healthy classroom to foster all student's social, emotional,
cognitive and physical development.
If we Suspect any child abuse. The ethical responsible that we have to notice the child frequently
and as a teacher it's our responsibility to make sure if that child was suffering some type of abuse and
we have to report it. As a teacher we have to observe the child with more attention, and also should go
to high authorities to see what steps can we follow to help that child.

Ethical Responsibilities to Families

If we find that the parents having problem towards their child development. I believe it's an
ethical responsibilities. As a teacher I believe that parents are the primary importance in child's
development. As a teacher we have to build a positive relationship with families. We have to engage
parents in decision making through developing partnerships. Make sure we have to consider parents'
perspectives in making decisions regarding the education of their child and explain parents to
understand relevant rules, regulations, and procedures that affect their children

Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues

As an educator we have to recognize and respect the skill of colleagues. We have to avoid being critical with
our colleagues. We have to develop positive and respectful attitudes among colleagues. We have to avoid
starting, spreading or discussing gossip and hearsay about parents, students to colleagues. We should not
engage in conversation or discuss about colleagues with a parent.

Responsibilities to co-workers
For example, If we come across a situation where one colleague started talking about another
colleague, and also wanted opinion from us this is an ethical responsibility and also an ethical dilemma.
As teachers we have to talk with our colleagues if we see anyone doing something unethical. However,
this situation can also be considered as an ethical dilemma depending on how we are going to approach
our colleagues in a good and positive way. We always have to maintain a good relationship with our
colleagues, and respect all of them in order to establish a good work environment. You should refrain
from talking about another colleague unless you are doing so with that person privately and
confidentially. Also to ensure a trusting and professional relationship mention your concerns in a way
how they are impacting children and only use first-hand information. Another thing is doing it
respectfully.

Responsibilities to employers
As an employee it's our responsibility to abide the rules and policies of the program and ensure
you do everything you can to make it effective unless it would violate or effect the children. Do not
speak about the policies in a way to represent the organization unless you are authorized. And in case
you are authorized ensure when you are representing organization versus when you are expressing your
personal judgement. If you have concerns with the code or coworkers, ensure you bring it up to
concerned authorities.

Responsibilities to employees
As an employer one should provide a safe, trusting environment for employees to work. Strive to
have employees compensated fairly. Treat their information confidential and respect their right to
privacy. Provide avenues for them to grow and learn. Create opportunities and culture where their skills
and abilities can be leveraged to support, design and improve the child care program. Hiring and firing
decisions to be taken objectively based on competence, accomplishments and their ability to perform
the role and no other reasons like sex, age, ethnicity etc. unless otherwise mandated by law. Ensure to
have firsthand information that is adequately documented to show incompetence or unethical behavior
that directly impacts children or success of the program and be fully transparent with that particular
employee while taking any disciplinary actions including termination.

Ethical Responsibilities to Community and Society

As a teacher we have to endeavors to understand and respect the values and traditions of the
diverse cultures represented in the community and respective children classroom. As a teacher we
should manifests a positive and active role in school/community relations. We have to encourage
community participation within the school and we should be aware of aware of current concerns or
social issues within the community. As a teacher our responsibility to promote an interest in community
and environmental issues.

Individual
As an individual child care provider one should take pride in their profession. Be truthful in
representing your candidature and offer to provide services that you are qualifies and can fulfill
completely. Do take care in reviewing the qualifications and abilities of any one before providing
reference. Be fully aware of laws and regulations that protect children. Children safety is paramount and
be vigilant for any practices that jeopardize the health, safety and well-being of children it is your ethical
responsibility to inform parents or concerned authorities.

Collective
Collectively as early childhood educators we have responsibility to provide healthy and safe
environment for children to grow and learn. To leverage education, research and advocate towards an
environmentally safe programs that promote communities for children and families to live safely
without any violence. To support laws and policies that promote well-being of children and families and
also to work to change those that impair.

Sunitha Pydimarry.