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.

Play-based education

• Emilio Reggio approach to teaching
• Muddy & Messy!

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.

Competitive pay at $15.5/hour

• Growth opportunities
• No minimum hour requirement
• Experience working with different age groups

• 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

• 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

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.