# Minn. R. 9503.0032: TEACHERS > Minnesota · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0032 ## Section - **Citation:** Minn. R. 9503.0032 - **Heading:** TEACHERS - **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Minnesota Administrative Rules / DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES / Chapter 9503 / Part 9503.0032 ## Text Subpart 1. Teacher qualifications, general. A teacher must be at least 18 years old and meet the qualifications in subpart 2 with the following exceptions: A. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is qualified as a teacher for infants only. B. A registered nurse may be used to meet the staff-to-child ratios for a teacher for sick care in a center licensed to operate a sick care program. Subp. 2. Teacher education and experience requirements. A teacher with the credential listed in column A must have the education and experience listed in column B. Column A Column B (1) A high school diploma or commissioner of education-selected high school equivalency certification Experience: 4,160 hours as assistant teacher Education: 24 quarter credits . (2) Diploma from Association Montessori Internationale; preprimary credential, primary diploma, or provisional certificate from the American Montessori Society, without a baccalaureate degree Experience: 2,080 hours as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern Education: 12 quarter credits . (3) Preprimary credential, primary diploma, or provisional certificate from the American Montessori Society; or diploma from the Association Montessori Internationale with a baccalaureate degree Experience: 1,040 hours as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern Education: no additional required . (4) Minnesota technical institute certificate as a Child Development Assistant Experience: 2,080 hours as an assistant teacher Education: six quarter credits . (5) Child Development Associate credential (center based or family day care) for preschool or for infants and toddlers from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition Experience: 1,560 hours as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern Education: no additional required as a Child Development Assistant Experience: 2,080 hours as an assistant teacher Education: six quarter credits . (5) Child Development Associate credential (center based or family day care) for preschool or for infants and toddlers from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition Experience: 1,560 hours as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern Education: no additional required . (6) License from the Minnesota Department of Education for Prekindergarten Associate; or a certificate or credential for a two-year program from an accredited community college or technical college in child development or early childhood education Experience: 1,040 hours as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern Education: six quarter credits . (7) Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in any field Experience: 1,040 hours as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern Education: 18 quarter credits . (8) License from the Minnesota Department of Education for elementary education without kindergarten endorsement Experience: 520 hours as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern if teaching children under school age Education: six quarter credits within one year of initial employment if teaching children under school age . (9) License from the Minnesota Department of Education for prekindergarten/nursery, or a license from the Minnesota Department of Education for elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement Experience: no additional required Education: no additional required ## Nearby sections - [Minn. R. 9503.0005 DEFINITIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0005.md) - [Minn. R. 9503.0010 APPLICABILITY](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0010.md) - [Minn. R. 9503.0015 OPTIONS FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0015.md) - [Minn. R. 9503.0030 QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT AND STAFF](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0030.md) - [Minn. R. 9503.0031 DIRECTORS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0031.md) - [Minn. R. 9503.0032 TEACHERS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0032.md) - [Minn. R. 9503.0033 ASSISTANT TEACHERS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0033.md) - [Minn. R. 9503.0034 AIDES, VOLUNTEERS, SUBSTITUTES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0034.md) - [Minn. R. 9503.0040 STAFF RATIOS AND GROUP SIZE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0040.md) - [Minn. R. 9503.0045 CHILD CARE PROGRAM PLAN](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0045.md) - [Minn. R. 9503.0050 NAPS AND REST](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0050.md) - [Minn. R. 9503.0055 BEHAVIOR GUIDANCE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0055.md) - [Minn. R. 9503.0060 FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0060.md) - [Minn. R. 9503.0065 CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0065.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0032. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.