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Teacher Qualifications A teacher must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of nine (9) requirements provided under rule 9503.0032. Each requirement is based on the amount of education or training that the caregiver has acquired. For instance, a caregiver with only a high school diploma is required to have a minimum of 4,160 hours of experience as an assistant teacher and twenty -four (24) post- secondary educational credits.M On the other hand, a caregiver with a baccalaureate degree is only required to have a minimum of 1,040 hours of experience as an assistant teacher, aide or student intern, as well as eighteen (18) post- secondary educational credits.LLOI Click here for a complete list of requirements. Assistant Teacher Qualifications An assistant teacher must work under the supervision of a qualified teacher, be at least eighteen (18) years of age, and fulfill all the necessary requirements of part 9503.0033. subpt. 2. There are, however, exceptions to the requirements of part 9503.0033. ri For instance, a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is qualified as an assistant teacher for infants without having to meet further requirements. Aide Qualifications An "aide" is a staff person who carries out child care program activities under the supervision of a teacher or assistant teacher. An aide must be at least sixteen (16) years old. Any aide under the age of eighteen (18) must be directly supervised at nearly all times. 1z Volunteer Qualifications A volunteer who is included in the staff -to -child ratio must meet the requirements for the assigned staff position as specified in parts 9503.0030 to 9503.0034. Volunteers who have direct contact with or access to children must be supervised by a staff person who meets the qualifications for director, teacher, or assistant teacher. [1] Minn. Stat. § 245A.03, subdiv. 2. [2] Minn. R. 9502.0335 (2012). [3] Minn. R. 9502.0335, subpt. 2 (2012) (agency representative will evaluate whether the home is free from potential hazards, complies with any applicable local ordinances, and has passed initial inspection by a fire marshal). [4] Minn. R. 9502.0355, subpt. 1 -2 (2012) (applicants must supply documentation to the agency that the applicant has had a physical examination from a licensed physician within 12- months prior to initial licensure). (5] Minn. R. 9502.0355, subpt. 4.