All candidates must pass a criminal background check and be free from any history of substantiated child abuse or neglect and have or be willing to obtain within 90 days 8 hours approved first aid training and Infant CPR, demonstrated ability to work effectively with children and families from all backgrounds and identities, and pass background fingerprint study and reference verification that meets requirements of State of MN State Human Services Licensing Act, Rule 11 as a lead teacher. This includes establishing a learning environment that is inclusive and developmentally age-appropriate, a focus on Dakota language and culture, developing an emergent curriculum (see "UMCDLS Learning Philosophy" for UMCDLS's definition), supervising, and monitoring child development, providing high-quality care, maintaining classroom materials, first aid, and daily health checks.