Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric for Bonus Calculation

Summary: The Childcare Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric is a tool to assess teachers across key areas like teaching effectiveness, classroom management, and communication. Scores are used to calculate performance-based bonuses.

Purpose:

• To evaluate and reward teachers fairly and consistently.

• To align bonuses with specific performance criteria.

Scope:

• Covers essential aspects of childcare teaching, with a 100-point scale for evaluating performance.

• Determines bonus amounts based on performance levels.

Childcare Teacher Performance Rubric for Bonus Calculation

Category	Description	Rating Scale (1-5)	Total Points
1. Teaching & Learning	Assesses the teacher’s ability to create and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons.	1 = Needs Improvement2 = Fair3 = Good4 = Excellent5 = Outstanding	/25
2. Child Development	Ability to observe, assess, and support children’s emotional, social, cognitive, and physical growth.	1 = Needs Improvement2 = Fair3 = Good4 = Excellent5 = Outstanding	/20
3. Classroom Management	Effectiveness in maintaining a positive, safe, and organized classroom environment.	1 = Needs Improvement2 = Fair3 = Good4 = Excellent5 = Outstanding	/15
4. Communication with Parents	Regular and effective communication with parents regarding children's progress, concerns, and updates.	1 = Needs Improvement2 = Fair3 = Good4 = Excellent5 = Outstanding	/10
5. Collaboration with Staff	Works well with other teachers and staff, contributing to a positive, team-oriented environment.	1 = Needs Improvement2 = Fair3 = Good4 = Excellent5 = Outstanding	/10
6. Professional Development	Commitment to professional growth through training, workshops, or continued learning.	1 = Needs Improvement2 = Fair3 = Good4 = Excellent5 = Outstanding	/10
7. Health & Safety Practices	Adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and safe environment for children.	1 = Needs Improvement2 = Fair3 = Good4 = Excellent5 = Outstanding	/5
8. Creativity & Engagement	Ability to create fun, engaging, and educational activities that encourage children's curiosity and learning.	1 = Needs Improvement2 = Fair3 = Good4 = Excellent5 = Outstanding	/5
9. Reliability & Punctuality	Consistency in showing up on time and fulfilling responsibilities.	1 = Needs Improvement2 = Fair3 = Good4 = Excellent5 = Outstanding	/5

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Total Points: (edit - this score is to benchmark you amongst your peers- final bonus amt is where you stand above your peers)

• Maximum Points Available: 100

• Rating Breakdown:

  • 90-100 Points: Outstanding Performance

  • 80-89 Points: Excellent Performance

  • 70-79 Points: Good Performance

  • 60-69 Points: Needs Improvement

  • Below 60 Points: Unsatisfactory Performance

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Bonus Calculation Example: (change)

Let’s say a teacher scores 85 points. This would place them in the Excellent Performance category, qualifying them for a moderate bonus.

Supervisor Performance ( new page) to be added - consider adding report feedback

Report Feedback:

• reports should give feedback on thier managers // protects teachers

• Peer & Supervisor Feedback: Consider adding a component for peer or supervisor feedback, which could impact the bonus rating.

• write- why report feedback is impt.

For teachers

• add a weight - ⅕ of bonus

• Self-Reflection & Goal Setting: Encourage teachers to reflect on their performance and set goals for the next period to improve their ratings.

• open comms

This rubric helps quantify different aspects of a childcare teacher’s performance and ties those results to a bonus structure. It ensures clarity, fairness, and consistency when calculating bonuses.