Hiring in the early childhood field isn’t easy — especially when you’re balancing staff shortages, burnout, rising expectations from families, and the need to maintain a high-quality, inclusive program.
But strong teams don’t happen by chance. They’re built with intention.
The ECC Hiring Guide: Finding Your Next ECE Star gives you the structure, insight, and confidence to hire educators who are not just qualified — but aligned with your values, passionate about the field, and ready to make an impact.
Ask deeper, more meaningful interview questions
Hire educators who align with your philosophy and team culture
Feel confident and prepared for every step of the hiring process
Save time with a ready-made toolkit that works in real-world ECE settings
Over 100 professionally designed interview questions organized into key categories
(Philosophy, Curriculum, Observation, DEI, Professionalism, and more)
A collection of scenario-based and reflective questions that reveal a candidate’s instincts and values
Interview tips and red flags to watch for
Guidance on how to assess responses and make informed, heart-led decisions
Post-interview reflections and next steps
If you lead, hire, or supervise in any type of early learning program — this is for you.
Early Childhood Education Supervisors and Managers
Centre Owners and Directors
Childcare Coordinators and Area Managers
Leadership teams hiring across multiple sites
Whether you're interviewing one educator or assembling an entire team, this guide brings structure, clarity, and intention to your hiring process.
At The Early Childhood Coach, we believe that educators are the heart of every program. But in today’s ECE landscape, it’s not enough to hire based on a resume alone. You need to connect with people’s values, reflect on their practice, and build a team that supports children, families, and each other.
This guide was created from years of hiring, mentoring, and coaching across 40+ programs — with the exact tools our leadership teams use to hire with care, not chaos.
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Designed for leaders at any stage of the hiring journey
Practical, supportive, and made for real-world ECE programs