Each faculty member teaching in a five-year old Kindergarten through grade 12 school must have received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited/approved college/university. Teacher certification is encouraged but not required.
All personnel serving as early childhood lead teachers and/or primary caregivers for children under the age of five must be at least eighteen years old and meet all legal requirements regarding qualifications and preparation for their positions. In addition, all lead teachers and/or primary caregivers for children under the age of five must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:
- * An associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education from an accredited/approved college or university
- * Current enrollment in an associate or bachelor’s degree program in early childhood or elementary education from an accredited/approved college or university
- * State certification or license in early childhood or elementary education, Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate, or other certification or license recognized by ICAA
- * Documented record of successful experience of at least two years in a comparable position with children of a similar age/grade level.