Apple Playschools Flex/Floater Teacher

About Us:  Apple Playschools is a nonprofit child care organization that offers outdoor immersion and Spanish immersion programs. At our Ann Arbor facilities, we focus on progressive early education, fostering a rich, inclusive educational experience that celebrates diversity and promotes global citizenship. We aim to address the childcare crisis in the community and embody values of inclusion, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

What Sets Us Apart:

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

Your Role:  As a Flex/Float Teacher, you will support Apprentice and Mentor teachers in providing high-quality early childhood education, in alignment with our mission and vision. Flex teachers may be asked to substitute for another teacher as needed, as well as perform simple cleaning and food preparation.

What's In It for You

• Competitive pay ranging from $15-15.75/hour, commensurate with experience
• Growth opportunities
• Retirement matching
• Network Health Benefit Plan*
• 4+ weeks of PTO
• Child Care Assistance available!
• Low/No-Cost CDA Training Program 
• Employee Assistance Program 

*For staff working 30 hours or more a week 

Your Impact:

• Supporting children and teachers to create unforgettable learning experiences
• 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 16 or older
• Available to work Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Wednesdays through Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• 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 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!