Assistant Teacher Qualifications

(Credential from the left COMBINED WITH experience AND education from the right!)

CREDENTIAL

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

1) High school diploma or GED equivalency

 1) 2,080 hours as an aide or student intern AND 12 quarter credits in child-care related field*
2) Minnesota license as a family day care or group family day care provider 2) 2,080 hours as licensed family day care or group family day care provider AND 12 quarter credits in child-care related field*
3) Diploma from Association Montessori Internationale; OR preprimary credential, primary diploma, or provisional certification from the American Montessori Society 3) 520 hours as an aide or student intern AND 3 quarter credits in child-care related field*

4) Minnesota technical institute certificate as a Child Development Assistant 4) 520 hours as an aide or student intern AND (no additional education requirement)
5) Two years full-time postsecondary education from a college or university 5) 1,040 hours as an aide or student intern AND 9 quarter credits in child-care related field*
6) Child Development Associate credential (center based or family day care) from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition 6) (no additional experience requirement)
(no additional education requirement)
7) Baccalaureate (BA) degree in any field from an accredited college or university 7) (no additional experience requirement) AND 9 quarter credits in child-care related field*
8) Certificate or credential for a two-year program in child development or early childhood education at a Minnesota community college or technical college 8) (no additional experience requirement)
(no additional education requirement)
9) License from the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning for Prekindergarten Associate 9) (no additional experience requirement)
(no additional education requirement)
* from an accredited postsecondary institution in: early childhood education methods or theory, child psychology, parent involvement, early childhood special education methods or theory, recreational sports arts and crafts methods or theory, child development, children with special needs, curriculum planning, child study techniques, family studies, behavior guidance, child nutrition, child health and safety, child abuse and neglect prevention, coordination of community and school activities.