Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE
Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS
Section 414-305-0340 - Duties and Qualifications of Teachers
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024
(1) A certified child care center's teachers are responsible for:
(2) A certified child care center's teachers must:
Certified Child Care Center Teacher Qualifications Table 414-300-0340(2)(c)
Qualifications for Teachers
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Teacher Qualifications |
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Have attained 1 of the following options (A, B, C, D or E) |
Infant and/or Toddler Age |
Preschool-Age |
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A |
At least 750 hours of qualifying teaching experience* in a Certified Child Care Center, or comparable group care program** in the appropriate age level. |
Infants and/or toddlers; |
Older toddlers OR Preschool-age OR schoolage children; |
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B |
One year or 1,500 hours of qualifying teaching experience in Registered Family or Certified Family child care. |
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C |
Documentation of attaining at least step 6 in the Oregon Registry; OR 9 quarter credits in two CKCs (3 must be in HGD or UGB) |
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D |
A minimum of an Associate's Degree from a college or university with a major in: |
* Early childhood education * Child development * Special education * Human development * Child and family studies |
* Early childhood education * Child development * Special education * Elementary education * Human development *· Child and family studies |
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E |
A state or nationally recognized credential, e.g. Child Development Associate (CDA). |
Related to infant and toddler care |
Related to preschool- age care |
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* Qualifying Teaching Experience means: For infant/toddler and preschool age groups, gained with a group of the same age children in at least 3-hour blocks, within a 36-month period; Qualifying teaching experience must be documented. Time spent in a college practicum or practice teaching is considered qualifying teaching experience. The following does not constitute qualifying teaching experience: leader of a scout troop; Sunday school teacher; and coaching. |
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** Comparable group care program means a program which has the following elements: (a) Individuals are supervised by knowledgeable professionals; (b) Training of individuals is provided or required annually; (c) Group size is similar to a certified child care facility; (d) Curriculum is age appropriate; and (e) The program is not providing uncertified drop-in care; |
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Certified Child Care Center School-Age Classroom Teacher Qualifications Table 414-300-0340(2)(d)
Qualifications for School-age Classroom Teacher
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School-age only Classroom Teacher Qualifications: |
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Have attained 1 of the following options (A, B, C, or D) |
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60 hours of experience working in the classroom; AND Completion of 20 clock hours of training, completed within the last 5 years, focused on school-age child care that meets the following core knowledge criteria: |
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* 5 clock hours in understanding and guiding behavior (UGB). * 5 clock hours in learning environments and curriculum (LEC). * 5 clock hours in human growth and development (HGD) * 5 clock hours in program management (PM). |
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B |
At least 240 hours of qualifying experience working with school-age children in the last 5 years in a Certified Child Care Center, Certified Family, Registered Family or comparable group care program. |
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C |
At least an Associate's Degree in: * Early childhood education * Child development * Elementary education * Special education * Physical education * Recreation * Human development * Child and family studies * Home economics |
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D |
At least a Step 6 in the Oregon Registry |
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Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.260
