Review these key principles from the National AfterSchool Association and discuss with your trainer, coach, or administrator how they could be used in your daily work.

• Model high standards of behavior—integrity, honesty, fairness, accountability, and respect for others.
• Build professional relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
• Communicate clearly and protect the privacy and confidentiality of others.
• Pursue ongoing professional learning and growth.
• Treat all individuals with dignity and fairness.
• Plan programs and environments based on how children and youth grow and learn.
• Create opportunities where play, learning, and personal growth are supported and encouraged.
• Promote creativity, independent thinking, and responsible decision-making.
• Recognize that youth thrive when connected to strong family and community relationships
• Support healthy family involvement and relationships.
• Advocate for the needs of school-age children, their families, and the child and youth care profession.
• Be aware of how personal opinions may affect decision-making and work to remain objective.
• Build the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high-quality programming.
• Uphold professional standards by applying ethical principles in daily practice.
• Support colleagues practicing ethical conduct.

Adapted from: National AfterSchool Association. (2022). Code of ethics for out-of-school time professionals (Revised).