Joint Circular No. 06/2015/TTLT-BGD-BNV stipulates the catalog of job position frameworks and staffing norms for public preschool education institutions.

JOINT CIRCULAR
Regulations on the framework of job positions and staffing levels for public preschool education institutions

persons working in public preschool education facilities
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Pursuant to Decree No. 32/2008/NĐ-CP dated March 19, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Education and Training

Pursuant to Decree No. 58/2014/NĐ-CP dated June 16, 2014, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs;

Pursuant to Decree No. 75/2006/NĐ-CP dated August 2, 2006 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Education Law; Decree No. 31/2011/NĐ-CP dated May 11, 2011 of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 75/2006/NĐ-CP dated August 2, 2006 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Education Law; Decree No. 07/2013/NĐ-CP dated January 9, 2013 of the Government amending Point b Clause 13 Article 1 of Decree No. 31/2011/NĐ-CP dated May 11, 2011 amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 75/2006/NĐ-CP dated August 2, 2006 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Education Law;

Pursuant to Decree No. 41/2012/NĐ-CP dated May 8, 2012 of the Government on job positions in public service units,

The Minister of Education and Training and the Minister of Home Affairs issue this Joint Circular stipulating the framework of job positions and staffing levels for public preschool education institutions.

Article 1. Scope of Regulation and Applicability

Article 1. This Joint Circular stipulates the framework of job positions and staffing levels for public preschool education institutions, including: kindergartens, nursery schools, childcare centers; group childcare facilities, independent kindergarten classes.

Article 2. Private preschool education institutions shall implement the provisions of this document based on the actual conditions of their units.

Article 2. Principles for determining the framework of job positions and staffing levels for public preschool education institutions

Clause 1. In accordance with Article 3 of Decree No. 41/2012/NĐ-CP dated May 8, 2012 of the Government on job positions in public service units.

Clause 2. Ensuring the performance of tasks at public preschool education institutions as prescribed by law.

Clause 3. The number of children in group childcare facilities and kindergarten classes specified in Article 3 of this Joint Circular serves as the basis for determining the staffing level of preschool teachers in public preschool education institutions.

Article 3. Group Childcare Facilities and Kindergarten Classes

Clause 1. For group childcare facilities: Children from three months old to thirty-six months old are organized into groups. The maximum number of children in one group is as follows:

Point a. From three months old to twelve months old: fifteen children;

Point b. From thirteen months old to twenty-four months old: twenty children;

Point c. From twenty-five months old to thirty-six months old: twenty-five children.

Clause 2. For kindergarten classes: Children from three years old to six years old are organized into kindergarten classes. The maximum number of children in one kindergarten class is as follows:

Point a. From three years old to four years old: twenty-five children;

Point b. From four years old to five years old: thirty children;

Point c. From five years old to six years old: thirty-five children.

Clause 3. When a group childcare facility or kindergarten class has one child with disabilities integrated into it, the number of children in the group or class is reduced by five. Each group childcare facility or kindergarten class shall not have more than two children with disabilities.

Article 4. List of job position frameworks

The list of job position frameworks for kindergartens, preschools, and primary schools includes:

1. Job positions related to management and administrative tasks (02 positions):

a) Principal;

b) Deputy Principal.

2. Job positions related to professional activities (01 position): Early Childhood Teacher.

3. Job positions related to support and service tasks (04 positions):

a) Accounting;

b) Secretary;

c) Health;

d) Cashier.

Based on the workload and nature of work at kindergartens, preschools, and primary schools, all job positions specified in points a, b, c, and d of this Clause must be concurrently held.

Based on the actual workload of accounting, secretarial, health, and cashier duties, kindergartens, preschools, and nurseries shall develop a job position plan and submit it to the competent authority for approval.ệt.

Article 5. Staffing Standards

1. Principal:

Each kindergarten, preschool, and primary school has 01 Principal.

2. Deputy Principal:

a) The number of Deputy Principals for each kindergarten, preschool, and primary school is as follows:

- Kindergartens have 01 Deputy Principal;

- Preschools and primary schools with fewer than 09 groups or classes in midland, plain, and urban areas or fewer than 06 groups or classes in mountainous, remote, and island regions have 01 Deputy Principal;

- Preschools and primary schools with 09 groups or classes or more in midland, plain, and urban areas or 06 groups or classes or more in mountainous, remote, and island regions have 02 Deputy Principals.

b) For kindergartens, preschools, and primary schools with 05 branches or more, an additional 01 Deputy Principal may be assigned.

3. Early Childhood Teachers:

a) In places where the maximum number of children per group or class is fully allocated according to the provisions of Article 3 of this Joint Circular, the staffing standard for early childhood teachers is determined as follows:

For groups: Allocate up to 2.5 teachers per group;

For two-session-per-day classes: Allocate up to 2.2 teachers per class;

For one-session-per-day classes: Allocate up to 1.2 teachers per class.

b) In places where the number of children does not meet the requirements for groups or classes as stipulated in Article 3 of this Joint Circular, the staffing standard for early childhood teachers will be calculated based on the average number of children per age group within each group or class, specifically:

For groups: 01 teacher cares for 06 children aged from 3 to 12 months or 08 children aged from 13 to 24 months or 10 children aged from 25 to 36 months;

For two-session-per-day classes: 01 teacher cares for 11 children aged from 3 to 4 years or 14 children aged from 4 to 5 years or 16 children aged from 5 to 6 years;

For one-session-per-day classes: 01 teacher cares for 21 children aged from 3 to 4 years or 25 children aged from 4 to 5 years or 29 children aged from 5 to 6 years.

c) For independent groups or classes, apply the staffing standards for early childhood teachers as specified in Points a and b of this Clause.

4. Accountant, Secretary, Health, and Cashier:

Based on the actual workload, needs, and job positions approved by the competent authority, kindergartens, preschools, and nurseries shall determine the maximum number of staff members not exceeding 02 people to perform tasks related to accounting, secretarial, health, and cashier duties.

Article 6. Contracted Labor

1. Cooking: For kindergartens, preschools, and nurseries that organize boarding services, contracted labor for cooking duties shall be arranged as follows: For every 35 children in kindergartens or 50 children in preschools, one contracted worker shall be hired to fill the cooking position.

2. Security: Based on financial conditions and needs, kindergartens, preschools, and nurseries may enter into contracts for security duties, but not exceeding two persons.

Article 7. Effective Date

1. This Circular takes effect from May 1, 2015.

2. This Circular replaces Circular Jointly Issued No. 71/2007/TTLT-BGDĐT-BNV dated November 28, 2007, jointly issued by the Ministry of Education and Training and the Ministry of Home Affairs guiding staffing norms in public early childhood education institutions.

Article 8. Responsibility for Implementation

1. Responsibilities of the People's Committee of provinces and centrally-administered cities:

a) Based on the guidance of this Circular and relevant laws, each year, the People's Committee of provinces and centrally governed cities shall direct the determination of the number of staff positions in public early childhood education institutions;

b) Submit to the People's Council at the same level for approval the total number of staff positions in public early childhood education institutions after receiving the review comments from the Ministry of Home Affairs and implement after approval.

2. During implementation, if any issues arise or difficulties occur, provinces and centrally governed cities shall promptly report to the Ministry of Education and Training and the Ministry of Home Affairs for consideration and resolution.