Follow a Code of Conduct in Leadership and Management

or this assignment, you will compose a paper that considers similarities and differences between managers and leaders, and why the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct defines the roles and characteristics that a program administrator must display. In an essay, address the following: • Compare and contrast management and leadership responsibilities of an administrator working within early childhood education settings • Explain the role of instructional leadership within an early childhood education setting • Explain how educational standards could be reflected in program models and director competencies • Assess the value of the NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Conduct as it relates to defining the roles and characteristics of a program administrator • Give examples of two professional development initiatives that an administrator may launch that would align with ethical conduct standards • Describe the qualities (as a leader) you would look for in potential candidates looking to enter the field of early childhood education Length: 5-7 pages, include 5 peer-reviewed journal articles