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Research has found that ECEC educators experience elevated rates of depression and stress compared to the general population (e.g., BrophyHerb et al., 2023; Canobi et al., 2024; Kwon et al., 2019; Roberts et al., 2019) . When adults’ well-being suffers, children’s well-being is likely affected as well. Teachers who experience stress and depression struggle to offer emotional support, model pro-social behavior, and effectively engage with students. They are also more likely to leave the profession (Jeon et al., 2014; 2018; Jepson & Forrest, 2006; Kwon et al., 2019; Whitebook et al., 2001) .  \nWhile the focus on teacher well-being has increased, the experiences of ECEC center administrators remain largely unexamined. Administrators are critical to program quality. They serve as the linchpin for numerous functions that influence staff satisfaction and retention with responsibilities that include hiring and onboarding staff, supervising and promoting employees, managing finances, fostering a shared mission and vision, and shaping the overall organizational climate (Bloom & Abel, 2015; Doherty et al., 2015; Douglass, 2019; Douglass & Kirby, 2022; Sims et al., 2015; Kelton & Talan, 2023; Talan et al., 2014) . Administrators also, directly and indirectly, affect teachers’ daily experiences, teaching practices, and job satisfaction and influence decisions to remain in their roles (Zinsser et al., 2016) . Notably, Doromal and Markowitz (2023) surveyed 1,114 ECEC educators and found that perceptions of leader support were significantly associated with both teachers’ intentions to leave and actual turnover rates.  \nNew or novice administrators in early ECEC settings typically have formal education and training in early education and child development but often lack preparation in program administration and leadership (Kelton & Talan, 2023; Kelton & Tenis, 2024; Talan et al., 2014) . As a result, many struggle to navigate responsibilities in areas where they have little or no prior experience, such as human resources, coaching and supervision, program operations, strategic planning, and fiscal management (Kelton & Talan, 2023) .  \nDecades of research in organizational psychology and human resources underscore the need for structured training and support for individuals transitioning into leadership roles. As Nick Taylor, CEO and co-founder of Unmind, aptly stated,“One minute,[managers] are praised for their individual contributions. Next, they are elevated into positions that can feel dramatically different from the ones they previously held. Then they’re left to decipher their way through the managerial maze without the additional support or development needed to succeed – or even to comprehend what their team  \nactually needs from them.” This quote captures the challenges that many novice ECEC administrators face.  \nBetter understanding administrators’ work experience is essential, given their pivotal role in program quality and teacher retention. Moreover, while formal data on administrator turnover is lacking, it is likely that administrators’ stress and well-being also affect their own retention. Despite the critical role administrators play in the sustainability of high-quality ECEC programs, empirical research on their unique experiences, needs, and challenges remains limited (Kelton & Tenis, 2024; Talan et al., 2014) . This study seeks to understand the relationship between indicators of well-being, work-related positive and negative thoughts and emotions, and resignation considerations among novice administrators.  \nSTUDY METHODOLOGY  \nSample  \nThe sample included 90 center-based administrators. Data were collected as a p","cbCailWSxqaMdzVQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailWSxqaMdzVQ","pdf",392685,"English","# Introduction\n# Study Methodology\n## Sample\n## Participant Self-identified Race\n## Participant Age and ECEC Experience\n## Highest Completed Level of Education","[{\"question\":\"Why does the study focus on novice ECEC administrators rather than teachers only?\",\"answer\":\"Teacher well-being has been widely studied, but administrators’ experiences are described as largely unexamined despite their critical influence on program quality and staff retention. The paper argues that administrator stress and well-being may also affect turnover and sustainability of high-quality programs.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the composition of the study sample?\",\"answer\":\"The sample includes 90 center-based administrators recruited through a registration process for Ready to Lead, a three-month leadership academy for administrators new to their roles (within five years). The majority identified as female (97%).\"},{\"question\":\"Which factors does the study analyze in relation to resignation considerations?\",\"answer\":\"The study examines the relationship between indicators of well-being and work-related positive and negative thoughts and emotions, and how these relate to resignation considerations among novice administrators.\"}]","Leading Under Pressure - Stress, Burnout, and Commitment Among Novice ECEC Administrators | PDF",1792056731,25]