Footsteps / Angela Buckley

37.95.622 STAFFING QUALIFICATIONS (Facility Records)

“1. All staff members must: a. meet immunization requirements pursuant to ARM 37.95.184; b. have appropriate background checks pursuant to ARM 37.95.161; and c. sign a health attestation. 2. An early childhood lead teacher must meet the following requirements: a. be at least 18 years of age; b. complete facility overview on-the-job training; c. be current on the ECP Practitioner Registry; d. have current certification for infant, child, and adult CPR and infant choking response, and pediatric first aid. CPR certification must be completed in a hand-on setting; e. successfully complete required early childhood teacher orientation as indicated in ARM 37.95.163; and f. have the following training and experience: i. two years of experience in an early childhood program such as a licensed or registered child care facility, or Head Start, plus 32 hours of ECP training; or ii. level 2 or higher on the ECP Practitioner Registry. 3. An early childhood assistant teacher must: a. receive oversight and guidance from an onsite ECLT or director; b. be at least 16 years old; and c. meet the requirements of (2)(b) through (e).”