Common use of Lead Teacher Qualifications Clause in Contracts

Lead Teacher Qualifications. All persons serving in the role of XXXXX lead teacher must meet one of the following qualifications:  An associate or higher degree with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in early childhood education. These 30 credits may be included in the degree or in addition to the degree; or  A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-Grade 3) or Early Childhood Special Education. If a contractor hires a substitute lead teacher for more than three weeks, that substitute must meet ECEAP lead teacher requirements. If a qualified substitute is unavailable, contractors must begin the provisional hire Professional Development Plan process within three weeks of appointment (C-4). C-7 Assistant Teacher Role An assistant teacher must be present during the 320 hours per year of child direct service hours, whenever there are more than ten children present or when needed to ensure a safe learning environment. An assistant teacher demonstrates competency to implement program activities under the direction of a lead teacher.

Lead Teacher Qualifications. All persons serving in the role of XXXXX lead teacher must meet one of the following qualifications:  • An associate or higher degree with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in early childhood education. These 30 credits may be included in the degree or in addition to the degree; or  • A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-Grade 3) or Early Childhood Special Education. If a contractor hires a substitute lead teacher for more than three weeks, that substitute must meet ECEAP lead teacher requirements. If a qualified substitute is unavailable, contractors must begin the provisional hire Professional Development Plan process within three weeks of appointment (C-4). C-7 Assistant Teacher Role An assistant teacher must be present during the 320 hours per year of child direct service hours, whenever there are more than ten children present or when needed to ensure a safe learning environment. An assistant teacher demonstrates competency to implement program activities under the direction of a lead teacher.