Apple Playschools Substitute Teacher

About Us:  Apple Playschools is an early childhood educational center that offers outdoor immersion and Spanish immersion programs. At our Ann Arbor facilities, we seek to provide progressive early education for a better world.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Play-based education

• Emergent curriculum
• Anti-bias education 
• Emilio Reggio approach to teaching
• Social justice focused 
• Muddy & Messy!

Your Role:  Substitute Teachers may have a varying amount of background or experience in early childhood education and demonstrate basic understanding of practice and/or pedagogy and curiosity. They support Flex, Apprentice and Mentor teachers in providing high quality early childhood education, in alignment with our mission and vision. Substitutes facilitate in place of another teacher, as well as perform simple cleaning and food preparation.

What's In It For You:

• Competitive pay at $15.5/hour

• Growth opportunities
• Flexible schedule options
• No minimum hour requirement
• Different environments
• Experience working with different age groups

Your Impact:

• Assisting mentor, apprentice, and flex teachers in providing quality care
• Providing exceptional partnerships with students, parents, and community members
• Contributing to a fun, welcoming and organized environment
• Ensuring the safety of participants, reporting any concerns as per licensing guidelines

What You’ll Need – The Must-Haves:

• Be age 18 or older
• Eligible to work in the United States of America 
• Be able to pass all required background checks and criminal history review
• Meet LARA licensing education requirements appropriate to assigned role
• Current TB Test required
• Be able to be “on your feet” for most of the day
• Hold, carry, or lift up to 25 pounds
• Work outside in all weather conditions

What Will Give You an Edge – The Nice-to-Haves:

• Prior experience working with children
• Prior experience and love of the outdoors
• Willingness to learn 

Come Join Us and Transform Our Community through PLAY!