OAR 414-300-0090
Head Teacher — Qualifications and Duties

(1)

For each infant and toddler, preschool age, and school age program in the center, there shall be a qualified person designated as head teacher who is at least 18 years of age.

(2)

The head teacher shall be accountable for:

(a)

The development and implementation of the center’s program of activities for that age group or groups; and

(b)

Ensuring the appropriateness of program activities according to the age, interests, and developmental level of the children.

(3)

A head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements of one of the options listed in Table 1 of this rule.

(4)

A person may serve as head teacher for more than one age group as long as the qualifications for head teacher for each age group are met.

(5)

Head teachers shall be in the center at least one-fourth of the hours, calculated on a weekly basis, that the center is in operation. Table 1.
(6) Head teachers must have completed OCC approved health and safety training.
(7) If the center is certified to care for infants, the head teacher must have completed OCC approved safe sleep training.
[NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.]
[ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.]

Source: Rule 414-300-0090 — Head Teacher — Qualifications and Duties, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=414-300-0090 (accessed May 26, 2025).

414–300–0000
Applicability of Rules 414–300–0005
Definitions 414–300–0010
Application for a Child Care Certificate 414–300–0015
Issuance of a Child Care Certificate 414–300–0020
Exceptions to Rules 414–300–0030
General Requirements 414–300–0040
Enrollment 414–300–0050
Arrival and Departure 414–300–0060
Record Keeping 414–300–0070
General Requirements 414–300–0080
Director — Qualifications and Duties 414–300–0090
Head Teacher — Qualifications and Duties 414–300–0100
Teacher 414–300–0110
Teacher Aides 414–300–0115
School-Age Multi-Site Programs — Additional Staff 414–300–0120
Staff Training 414–300–0130
Staff/Child Ratios and Group Size 414–300–0140
Indoor Space 414–300–0150
Outdoor Space 414–300–0160
Fire Protection 414–300–0170
Hazards and Emergencies 414–300–0180
Sanitation 414–300–0190
Toilet Facilities 414–300–0200
Kitchens 414–300–0205
Testing for Lead in Drinking Water 414–300–0210
Furniture 414–300–0215
Infant and Toddler Furniture and Equipment 414–300–0220
Illness or Injury 414–300–0230
Medications 414–300–0240
Animals in the Center 414–300–0250
Food Selection, Storage, and Preparation 414–300–0260
Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Storage of Food Service Equipment and Utensils 414–300–0270
Nutrition 414–300–0280
Meals and Snacks 414–300–0290
Program Plan 414–300–0295
Program of Activities for All Children 414–300–0300
Infant and Toddler Program of Activities 414–300–0310
Preschool-Age Program of Activities 414–300–0320
School-Age Program of Activities 414–300–0330
Guidance and Discipline 414–300–0340
Equipment and Materials 414–300–0350
Transportation 414–300–0360
Night Care 414–300–0380
Swimming Activities 414–300–0390
Drop-in Care 414–300–0400
Suspension, Denial and Revocation 414–300–0415
Civil Penalty

May 26, 2025

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