What are the staff qualifications of the teachers at St. Thomas the Apostle?
Teachers are required to have a Bachelors Degree with an Early Childhood emphasis. This emphasis could include a early childhood endorsement, teaching certificate for elementary education, or child development. In addition, teachers are required to have teaching experience in the early childhood field. Finally, all teachers meet the state requirements according the Arizona Department of Human Services, including reference checks, fingerprinting and background checks, negative T.B., proof of current immunization for MMR and Tetanus, and all staff are CPR and 1st aid certified.
