Katherine M. Zinsser|Claire Christensen|Luz Torres
She's supporting them; who's supporting her? Preschool center-level social-emotional supports and teacher well-being
University of Illinois at Chicago|University of Illinois at Chicago|University of Illinois at Chicago
preschool teachers across country charged prepare children socially emotionally kindergarten teachers working preschool centers supporting childrens social emotional learning sel within rich ecology emotion social relationships present study considers supports implemented childrens sel centerlevel associated teachers psychological health workplace experiences hierarchical linear models constructed using data head start family child experiences survey 2009 cohort results indicate although teachers work individual classrooms share common perceptions centerlevel workplace climate access support although lesser extent experience commonalities psychological health job satisfaction furthermore centers implemented supports childrens sel including access mental health consultants classroom curriculum training resources teachers teachers less depressed satisfied jobs felt supported managing challenging behavior viewed workplace climate center positive findings discussed light national efforts increase retain highquality early childhood workforce