Preschool Full-Time Assistant (Apprentice) Teacher Apple Playschools - 3.4 Ann Arbor, MI Job Details Full-time $16.00 - $16.75 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off On-the-job training Employee assistance program Qualifications Outdoor work experience Full Job Description Join the Adventure: Apple Playschools Apprentice Teacher Wanted Apply now to be part of the Apple Playschools Team and shape the future of young children! About Us: Apple Playschools is an early childhood educational center that offers outdoor immersion and Spanish immersion programs. Our play-based programs focus on outdoor immersion and Spanish immersion. Our programs are nature based and child led. We believe in radical respect for children and each other and foster a co-learning environment. We are looking for team-oriented assistant teachers to join the team at Green Apple Garden Upper School - right near downtown Ann Arbor. If you like to spend time with children, play outside, and work on a dynamic team, this is the right job for you! What Sets Us Apart: Play-based education Emergent curriculum Anti-bias education Emilia 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 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 Retirement matching* Network Health Benefit Plan* 4+ weeks of PTO Child Care Assistance available! (Tri-Share, 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 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! HuC72eSsjj