Early Childhood Lead Teacher Licensing Requirements

For those interested in applying for a lead position as an early childhood teacher at Prairie Moon, there are Kansas state licensing requirements which need to be met. Please read this before applying for a lead teaching position. Note, this does not apply to assistant teaching positions, but it is preferred.

(1) Option 1:
(A) Five sessions of observation for not less than 2 1/2 consecutive hours per observation in licensed preschools or child care centers. Child care center staff shall plan their observations so that daily activities during morning, lunch, nap time and late afternoon can be observed; and
(B) one year of teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, or one year of supervised practicum in licensed centers or preschools; or
NOTE: Prairie Moon Waldorf School can help set up the visits to meet requirement (A) if requirement B has been met.

(2) Option 2:
(A) Seven to nine semester hours of academic credit or equivalent training in child development or early childhood education; and
(B) three months' teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, or one year of supervised practicum in licensed
centers or preschools; or

(3) Option 3: A child development associate credential (includes either an associate, bachelor's or master's degree in early childhood development)