Apprentice/ Assistant Teacher

Apple Playschools; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Apple Playschools is seeking an Apprentice/Assistant Teacher to provide mission-aligned early childhood education. This role involves creating engaging learning experiences while training under a Lead/Mentor Teacher. The ideal candidate enjoys play-based education and is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for children.

Benefits

Competitive pay ranging from $15.50-16.25/hour

Growth opportunities

Flexible schedule options

Retirement matching

Network Health Benefit Plan

4+ weeks of PTO

Child Care Assistance

Low/No-Cost CDA Training Program

50% tuition reduction at Apple Playschools

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be age 18 or older.
• Able to work a minimum of 25 hours per week.
• Current TB Test required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality early childhood education.
• Design learning activities and create experiences.
• Ensure safety of participants and report concerns.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Creativity

Education

LARA licensing education requirements

Job description

Apple Playschools Apprentice/ Assistant 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: As an Apprentice Teacher you will provide high quality, mission aligned early childhood education for children in an assigned classroom while training under the Lead/Mentor Teacher of that class.

What's In It For You:

• Competitive pay ranging from $15.50-16.25/hour, commensurate with experience
• Growth opportunities
• Flexible schedule options
• Retirement matching*
• Network Health Benefit Plan*
• 4+ weeks of PTO
• Child Care Assistance available!
• Low/No-Cost CDA Training Program
• 50% tuition reduction at Apple Playschools
• Employee Assistance Program

*For staff working 30 hours or more a week

Your Impact:

• Designing learning activities and creating unforgettable experiences
• Coaching and training up other teachers through feedback and modeling
• 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
• Be able to work a minimum of 25 hours per week
• 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

Come Join Us and Transform Our Community through PLAY!