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Onboarding Training Checklist

New Hire Success Roadmap

Employee Name: __________________________________
Position: _________________________________________
Start Date: ________________________________________
Onboarding Coach: __________________________________
Director: __________________________________________


 

Phase 1: Orientation & Culture (Week 1)

Focus: Organizational mission, values, compliance basics, and professional expectations.

Task

Delivery Method

Verification

Completed (Initials/Date)

Complete online module: Mission, Vision, Core Values

Online course + Quiz

LMS score ≄ 90%

Review Staff Handbook (Code of Conduct, Equal Opportunity, Professionalism)

Online module + Quiz

LMS score ≄ 90%

Introduction to school site, team, and classroom assignment

In-person tour

Director/Coach observation

Review dress code, attendance, confidentiality policies

Online module + Quiz

LMS score ≄ 90%

Introduction to YI App for parent communication

Tech demo

Practice entry in sandbox account


 

 

Phase 2: Safety & Compliance

Focus: Child safety, supervision, emergency procedures, and mandated reporting.

Task

Delivery Method

Verification

Completed (Initials/Date)

Complete online safety modules: Supervision, Drop-off/Pick-up, Access Policy

Online module + Quiz

LMS score ≄ 90%

Review & demonstrate emergency protocols: Fire, Severe Weather, Lockdown

In-person role play/simulation

Coach observation checklist

Complete Child Protection & Mandated Reporting module

Online module + Quiz

LMS score ≄ 90%

Review Health & Safety certifications required (CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens)

Policy review

Certification verification

Perform headcount procedure and classroom safety check

Hands-on practice

Coach observation


 

Phase 3: Classroom Practice & Parent Communication (Weeks 2)

Focus: Daily routines, classroom management, and family engagement.

Task

Delivery Method

Verification

Completed (Initials/Date)

Shadow mentor teacher in assigned classroom

Job shadowing

Observation notes

Practice classroom transitions (arrival, meals, playground, dismissal)

Hands-on with Onboarding Coach

Observation checklist

Practice behavior guidance and child redirection strategies

Scenario-based role play

Coach feedback

Enter and submit a complete daily report in YI App

Hands-on practice

Coach review & sign-off

Participate in parent greeting and dismissal under supervision

Hands-on practice

Director/Coach feedback


 

Phase 4: Independent Demonstration (Weeks 3–4)

Focus: Independent execution of daily responsibilities with observation and feedback.

Task

Delivery Method

Verification

Completed (Initials/Date)

Independently manage group of children for one classroom segment (circle time, activity, or meal)

Hands-on practice

Director/Coach observation

Complete accurate attendance and headcounts without reminders

In-class practice

Director/Coach observation

Maintain professionalism and communication standards

Ongoing observation

Director evaluation

Demonstrate use of emergency procedures in drill

Simulation

Director verification

Review & finalize onboarding checklist

One-on-one meeting

Director & Coach sign-off


 

Final Sign-Off

I confirm that the above roadmap has been successfully completed, and the new hire has demonstrated readiness for independent classroom responsibilities in alignment with Young Innovators Academies standards.

  • Onboarding Coach Name & Signature: __________________________________ Date: ____________

  • Director Name & Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________

  • Employee Acknowledgment: __________________________________________ Date: ____________