Child Care Program Teacher

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<p>Child Care Program Teachers provide a daily schedule of activities for play, meals, sleep, and toileting, and are responsible for children in their care.</p> <p><strong>Legislation:</strong>&nbsp;NH RSA 170-E; Administrative Rules Chapter He-C 4002</p> <p><strong>Licensure Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Child day care agencies (including providers, facilities, and programs) must be licensed by the Child Care Licensing Unit under the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services</li> <li>For employment in a child care nursery, group child care center, preschool program, or school-age program, all child care personnel must provide documentation of education and experience, with such documentation to be kept on file at the child care program</li> <li>Licensure of individuals is not required; credentialing is voluntary</li> </ul> <ul><li><strong>Lead Teachers</strong> in group child care programs, child care nurseries, preschool programs, and center-based night-care programs must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have a minimum of 1,000 hours experience working with children in a licensed child care program, and meet one of the following pre-service training/education options:</li> <ul><li>College courses totaling 18 credits in child development, early childhood or elementary education, or other field of study focused on children, with three credits in child growth and development; or</li> <li>Documentation of a non-expired Child Development Associates (CSA) credential in center-based programs awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition; or</li> <li>A credential from a teacher preparation program accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE); or</li> <li>Documentation on file with the department that she or he was qualified for and employed in the position of lead teacher on or before the effective date of these rules in 2017.</li></ul></ul> <ul><li><strong>Associate Teacher