# Minn. R. 9503.0033: ASSISTANT TEACHERS > Minnesota · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0033 ## Section - **Citation:** Minn. R. 9503.0033 - **Heading:** ASSISTANT 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 9503.0033 ## Text Subpart 1. Assistant teacher qualifications, general. An assistant teacher must work under the supervision of a teacher. An assistant 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 an assistant teacher for infants only. B. A registered nurse may be used to meet the staff-to-child ratios for an assistant teacher for sick care in a center licensed to operate a sick care program. Subp. 2. Assistant teacher education and experience requirements. An assistant teacher with the credential listed in column A must have the education and experience listed in column B. Column A Column B (1) High school diploma or commissioner of education-selected high school equivalency certification Experience: 2,080 hours as an aide or student intern Education: 12 quarter credits . (2) Minnesota license as a family day care or group family day care provider Experience: 2,080 hours as a licensed family day care or group family day care provider Education: 12 quarter credits . (3) Diploma from Association Montessori Internationale or preprimary credential, primary diploma, or provisional certificate from the American Montessori Society Experience: 520 hours as an aide or student intern Education: three quarter credits . (4) Minnesota technical institute certificate as a Child Development Assistant Experience: 520 hours as an aide or student intern Education: no additional required . (5) Two years full-time postsecondary education from a college or university Experience: 1,040 hours as an aide or student intern Education: nine quarter credits . (6) Child Development Associate credential, center based or for family day care, from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition Experience: no additional required Education: no additional required . (7) Baccalaureate degree in any field from an accredited college or university Experience: no additional required Education: nine quarter credits ntern Education: nine quarter credits . (6) Child Development Associate credential, center based or for family day care, from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition Experience: no additional required Education: no additional required . (7) Baccalaureate degree in any field from an accredited college or university Experience: no additional required Education: nine quarter credits . (8) Certificate or credential for a two year program in child development or early childhood education at a Minnesota community college or technical college Experience: no additional required Education: no additional required . (9) License from the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning for Prekindergarten Associate 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. 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