DCF 251.094 NoteNote: The noncredit courses approved by the department to meet the entry-level training requirements for a school-age director are Introduction to the School-Age Care Profession and Skills and Strategies for the School-Age Teacher. School-age directors may also meet this requirement by completing both Guiding Behavior of Children in School-Age Programs and School-Age Curricular Framework in place of Skills and Strategies for the School-Age Teacher.
DCF 251.094(3)(d)(d) A person employed as a director in a school-age program prior to March 1, 2023, is not required to complete the preservice training specified in par. (c) 4.
DCF 251.094(4)(4)School-age program leader.
DCF 251.094(4)(a)(a) A school-age program leader shall plan, implement, and supervise the daily activities for a group of children, and is also responsible for communication with families, relations with the community, and coordination with other school-age staff.
DCF 251.094(4)(b)(b) A school-age program leader shall meet either the qualifications of a child care teacher under s. DCF 251.05 (3) (f) 2. and 3. or all the following conditions:
DCF 251.094(4)(b)1.1. Be at least 18 years of age.
DCF 251.094(4)(b)2.2. Have completed high school or its equivalent as determined by the Wisconsin department of public instruction.
DCF 251.094(4)(b)3.3. Have at least 240 hours of experience as a group leader, school-age assistant, public or private school teacher, student teacher or practicum, coach, camp counselor, mentor through a community-based organization, or in another approved setting.
DCF 251.094(4)(c)(c) Prior to assuming the position, a person hired to be a school-age program leader shall complete or obtain one of the following:
DCF 251.094(4)(c)1.1. Four credits in school-age child growth and development or its equivalent.
DCF 251.094(4)(c)2.2. The first 2 courses of the Registry Afterschool & Youth Development Credential.
DCF 251.094(4)(c)3.3. Two noncredit department-approved courses for school-age program and group leaders.
DCF 251.094 NoteNote: The noncredit courses approved by the department to meet the entry level training requirements for a school-age program leader are Introduction to the School-Age Care Profession and Skills and Strategies for the School-Age Teacher. School-age program leaders may also meet this requirement by completing both Guiding Behavior of Children in School-Age Programs and School-Age Curricular Framework in place of Skills and Strategies for the School-Age Teacher.
DCF 251.094(4)(c)4.4. One noncredit department-approved course and 2 credits in education, physical education, community health, child guidance, recreation, psychology, social work, or juvenile justice.
DCF 251.094 NoteNote: The noncredit course approved by the department to meet the entry level training requirement for a school-age program leader in combination with 2 credits is Introduction to the School-Age Care Profession.
DCF 251.094(5)(5)School-age group leader.
DCF 251.094(5)(a)(a) A school-age group leader shall work under the supervision of a school-age program leader.
DCF 251.094(5)(b)(b) A school-age group leader shall work with the program leader to plan, implement, and supervise the daily activities for a group of children.
DCF 251.094(5)(c)(c) A school-age group leader shall meet either the qualifications of an assistant child care teacher under s. DCF 251.05 (3) (g) 2. or 3. or meet all the following conditions:
DCF 251.094(5)(c)1.1. Be at least 18 years of age.
DCF 251.094(5)(c)2.2. Have completed high school or its equivalent as determined by the Wisconsin department of public instruction.
DCF 251.094(5)(c)3.3. Have satisfactorily completed one of the following within 6 months after assuming the position:
DCF 251.094(5)(c)3.a.a. A noncredit department-approved course in school-age care.
DCF 251.094 NoteNote: Introduction to the School-Age Care Profession is the noncredit course approved by the department to meet the entry level training requirements for a school-age group leader.
DCF 251.094(5)(c)3.b.b. Two credits in school-age child growth and development or its equivalent.
DCF 251.094(5)(c)3.c.c. The first course of the Registry Afterschool & Youth Development Credential.
DCF 251.094(6)(6)School-age program aide.
DCF 251.094(6)(a)(a) A school-age program aide shall work under the direction and supervision of a school-age program leader.
DCF 251.094(6)(b)(b) A person who is a school-age program aide shall be at least 16 years of age.