Instructor Requirements - Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral

Instructor Requirements (Train-the-Trainer Certificates)Level I Instructors(Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; CDA Credential; or 12 college credits in EarlyChildhood)ChildNet Train-the-trainer certificate within the past five years Minimum of three years experience working in a registered Child Development Home or equivalent experience If currently providing child care in a home setting, shall be ChildNet certifiedWelcome to Child Care (WCC) Train-the-trainer certificate within the past five years Minimum of three years’ experience working in a licensed child care center or preschool, or equivalent experienceQuality School Age Care (QSAC) Train-the-trainer certificate within the past five years Minimum of three years experience working in a school-age care program (licensed center or registered home) orequivalent experienceBusiness Basics (business kit) Minimum of three years experience working as a Child Development Home business-owner, Child Care Centeradministrator or equivalent experience including work as a Child Care Consultant Specialty Instructor with experience working as a business consultant with Child Development Home businessowner,Child Care Center administrator or equivalent experienceIowa Public Television (IPTV) Book Club Train-the-trainer certificate Approved trainer by IPTVSpecial Care Series Train-the-trainer certificateA Place of Our Own (Iowa Public Television) Train-the-trainer certificate from Iowa Public Television Minimum of three years experience working in Child Care Setting 9 workshops = all need a train the trainer certificate All 9 workshops can be offered as a series or as individual stand-alone trainingsPower of Mental Health Train-the-trainer certificateLevel II Instructors(Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field)7/13Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral

Curriculum – Infant and Toddler & Preschool Documentation of training and experience using research-based curriculumWelcome to Iowa Early Learning Standards (IELS) Train-the-trainer certificateEvery Child Reads: Birth to Three (16 hours) Train-the-trainer certificate Approved trainer by Department of Education (DE)Every Child Reads: Ages Three to Five (18 hours) Train-the-trainer certificate Approved trainer by Department of Education (DE)IA PITC Academy for Center Directors WestEd trainer certificationIA Program for Infant Toddler Care (IA PITC) (Modules 1-4 / 5) WestEd trainer certification for each Module Minimum of three years’ experience providing direct care for infants and toddlers in a regulated group care settingor equivalentIowa PITC New Perspectives WestEd trainer certification Minimum of three years’ experience providing direct care for infants and toddlers in a regulated group care settingor equivalentIowa PITC Supplemental Trainings WestEd trainer certification Minimum of three years’ experience providing direct care for infants and toddlers in a regulated group care settingor equivalentBeyond Business Basics (BBB) Train-the-trainer certificate or Specialty Instructor Quality Module – Minimum of three years’ experience with administration of a licensed child care facility or aregistered child development home or equivalent experience Financial Module – Minimum of three years’ experience with business management Guest speakers shall meet minimum experience requirementsEarly Childhood - Positive Behavior Interventions Supports (EC-PBIS) Train-the-trainer certificate in either preschool or infant/toddler revised Minimum of three years’ experience caring for infants and toddlers or preschoolers (as appropriate)7/13Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral

I am Moving, I am Learning Train-the-trainer certificateCDA: The Final Steps CDA Advisory Training CDA Advisory on The Council For Professional Recognition CDA Advisory List Must have the CDA Prep Guide book and the Essentials BookLevel III Instructors – (Master’s or Doctor Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field) Level III instructors may train all CCR&R classes if meets curriculum requirementsSpecialty Instructors- (License, Certificate, or other Professional Credential in content area wanting to instructor in.Examples: LPN, RN, BSN, Dental Hygienist, Account, Fire Fighter, EMT, etc.)Don’t Watch It, Do It Specialty Trainer Train-the-trainer certificate Child Care Nurse Consultants or other trainers as approved by Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI) of the IowaDepartment of Public Health (IDPH)Medication Administration – Policy Development Specialty Trainer Child Care Nurse Consultants or other trainers as approved by Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI) of the IowaDepartment of Public Health (IDPH)Medication Administration for Child Care Providers Specialty Trainer Child Care Nurse Consultants or other trainers as approved by Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI) of the IowaDepartment of Public Health (IDPH)Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Specialty TrainerUniversal Precautions Specialty TrainerInjury Prevention Specialty Trainer Child Care Nurse Consultants or other trainers as approved by Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI) of the IowaDepartment of Public Health (IDPH)Emergency Preparedness Specialty Trainer Emergency Manager Coordinator for each county7/13Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral

Oral Health in Child Care Specialty TrainerI-Smiles Specialty TrainerChild Care Guide to Managing Food Allergies Specialty TrainerSun Safety Specialty TrainerPlayground Safety Specialty TrainerReducing the Risks of SIDS Specialty TrainerShaken Baby Syndrome Specialty TrainerThe Period of PURPLE Crying Specialty Trainer Train-the-trainer certificateReality Works Specialty TrainerManaging Asthma / Young & Breathless Specialty Trainer7/13Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral