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Apple Playschools Apprentice 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
- Reggio-Emilia 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 collaborating with the Lead/Mentor Teacher of that class.
What's In It For You:- Competitive pay ranging from $16-16.75/hour, commensurate with experience
- Growth opportunities
- Daily on-the-job training under the Lead/Mentor Teacher
- Flexible schedule options
- Retirement matching*
- Network Health Benefit Plan*
- 4+ weeks of PTO
- Child Care Assistance available! (TriShare, Subsidy, and Scholarships)
- Low/No-Cost CDA Training Program
- 50% tuition discount at any Apple Playschools youth program
- Employee Assistance Program
*For staff working 30 hours or more a week
Your Impact:- Designing learning activities and creating unforgettable experiences
- Ensuring the safety of participants, reporting any concerns as per licensing guidelines
- Participating actively in peer learning through reflection, feedback, and modeling
- Providing exceptional partnerships with students, parents, and community members
- Contributing to a fun, welcoming, and organized environment
What You’ll Need – The Must-Haves:- Be age 18 or older
- Eligible to work in the United States of America
- 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 the assigned role
- 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 work and PLAY!
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