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*NEW higher hourly pay rates with growth opportunities, flexible schedules, retirement matching, and 4+ weeks of PTO! Join our collaborative, anti-bias focused early childhood team today.
* *Available Positions* Part-time & Full time Float/Flex Full-time apprentice *About Us:* At Apple Playschools, we are transforming our community through work and play.
Our infant, toddler, and preschool programs are inspired by the Reggio-Emilia Approach and we encourage muddy and messy exploration and anti-bias education.
Our team is dynamic, collaborative, supportive, and focused on inclusion.
We hope you will join our team today! *Social Justice Branches (Core Values)* * _Respecting Authentic Childhood_: Our primary goal at Apple Playschools is always to support and respect authentic childhood experiences.
* _Equity & Inclusion_: Equity and inclusion are integrated throughout every aspect of our organization.
* _Global Citizenship_: Our commitment to Global Citizenship is both local and international.
* _Environmental Education, Stewardship & Justice_: At Apple Playschools, we are deeply committed to both restoring and preserving the Earth.
* _Collaborative Community Involvement_: We believe that we actively shape and are shaped by our communities, and strive to participate and contribute meaningfully to ours.
* Learn more about our Social Justice Branches on our website: https://www.
appleplayschools.
org/social-justice-branches.
html *Recruitment process* * In person interview with roleplays and a classroom observation * Reference checks * Resume and transcript review * State required fingerprint and background check *Compensation and Benefits* * Pay starts at $14/hr and increases based on the candidate's experience and education * Lead-qualified staff serving in an float teacher or assistant teacher role are eligible for an additional hourly increase of $1+ commensurate with experience.
* Over 4 weeks of paid time off including paid holidays and paid school closures.
* Flexible schedule opportunities * Paid professional development * Progressive, anti-bias focused, feminist workplace experience * Learn more about our benefits and pay scale on our website: https://www.
appleplayschools.
org/pay.
html*:* *Schedule:* * Full time positions ideally work an 8-hour shift Monday-Friday * Part time positions work with program directors to create the best schedule * Our staff are on site between 7:30am and 6pm *Summary: * Infant/Toddler Float Teachers and Preschool Float Teachers or Child Care Floater Teachers (what Apple Playschools calls "Flex Teachers") play a pivotal role on our team by making healthy snacks, cleaning indoor and outdoor classrooms, and supporting Apprentice and Mentor teachers in providing high quality early childhood education aligned with our mission and vision.
Infant/Toddler Float Teachers and Preschool Floater Teachers may have a varying amount of background or experience in early childhood education and demonstrates basic understanding of practice and/or pedagogy and curiosity.
Infant/Toddler Float Teachers and Preschool Floater Teachers may be asked to substitute for another teacher as needed, as well as perform routine cleaning and food preparation.
Flex teachers may be asked to substitute at other sites on occasion.
*Management for Infant/Toddler Float Teachers and Preschool Floater Teachers* * Reports to: Directly supervised by Mentor Teachers and reports to the Program Director.
* Supervises: none *Roles & Responsibilities for Infant/Toddler Float Teachers and Preschool Floater Teachers* _Classroom support_ * Serves as the child care assistant and teaching assistant to mentor and apprentice teachers in carrying out daily tasks (diapering, feeding, basic documentation) * Provides mission aligned guidance and supervision to children * Complies with licensing and Apple Playschools regulations * Reports Abuse or Neglect as a mandated reporter * Provides occasional coverage for Apprentice or Mentor absences _Caretaker for common areas_ * Has a sense of ownership of the program, and actively works to improve our community.
* Maintains safe, secure, and healthy educational environment * Completes food preparation, opening, midday and closing duties as assigned including cleaning and organizing _Ambassador_ * Serves as an “Apple Ambassador” in the community, spreading positive information about our programs, and communicating feedback from others to the Program Director _Required events:_ * August, Winter In-service * Monthly staff meetings * Two site events annually * One signature event * One external event *Qualifications for Infant/Toddler Float Teachers and Preschool Floater Teachers* * Minimal experience with children or child care required, but flexibility, eagerness to learn, and positive team spirit are a must * Be able to comfortably bend, kneel or sit on the floor, move around with and carry young children, lift up to 25 pounds, walk on uneven ground, and work outside in all weather conditions.
* Demonstrates interest in education and child development * Curiosity and willingness to learn * Must be able to pass child abuse and neglect and criminal background checks Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $14.
00 - $15.
75 per hour Benefits: * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Ann Arbor, MI 48103: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * What experience do you have working with infants and toddlers? With preschoolers? Do you have an age group preference? * What does "respecting authentic childhood" mean to you? * How will you support inclusion and equity in our organization? * Some of our available positions are in a Spanish immersion program.
Would you be interested in a position at this location? Do you speak Spanish? If so, what is your level of fluency? For example, how comfortable would you be discussing a child's injury with a parent? Working out a conflict with another staff member? * Our schools operate from 8-5:30pm and we have staff on site from 7:30am-6pm Monday-Friday.
What days are you currently available to work? Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person
* *Available Positions* Part-time & Full time Float/Flex Full-time apprentice *About Us:* At Apple Playschools, we are transforming our community through work and play.
Our infant, toddler, and preschool programs are inspired by the Reggio-Emilia Approach and we encourage muddy and messy exploration and anti-bias education.
Our team is dynamic, collaborative, supportive, and focused on inclusion.
We hope you will join our team today! *Social Justice Branches (Core Values)* * _Respecting Authentic Childhood_: Our primary goal at Apple Playschools is always to support and respect authentic childhood experiences.
* _Equity & Inclusion_: Equity and inclusion are integrated throughout every aspect of our organization.
* _Global Citizenship_: Our commitment to Global Citizenship is both local and international.
* _Environmental Education, Stewardship & Justice_: At Apple Playschools, we are deeply committed to both restoring and preserving the Earth.
* _Collaborative Community Involvement_: We believe that we actively shape and are shaped by our communities, and strive to participate and contribute meaningfully to ours.
* Learn more about our Social Justice Branches on our website: https://www.
appleplayschools.
org/social-justice-branches.
html *Recruitment process* * In person interview with roleplays and a classroom observation * Reference checks * Resume and transcript review * State required fingerprint and background check *Compensation and Benefits* * Pay starts at $14/hr and increases based on the candidate's experience and education * Lead-qualified staff serving in an float teacher or assistant teacher role are eligible for an additional hourly increase of $1+ commensurate with experience.
* Over 4 weeks of paid time off including paid holidays and paid school closures.
* Flexible schedule opportunities * Paid professional development * Progressive, anti-bias focused, feminist workplace experience * Learn more about our benefits and pay scale on our website: https://www.
appleplayschools.
org/pay.
html*:* *Schedule:* * Full time positions ideally work an 8-hour shift Monday-Friday * Part time positions work with program directors to create the best schedule * Our staff are on site between 7:30am and 6pm *Summary: * Infant/Toddler Float Teachers and Preschool Float Teachers or Child Care Floater Teachers (what Apple Playschools calls "Flex Teachers") play a pivotal role on our team by making healthy snacks, cleaning indoor and outdoor classrooms, and supporting Apprentice and Mentor teachers in providing high quality early childhood education aligned with our mission and vision.
Infant/Toddler Float Teachers and Preschool Floater Teachers may have a varying amount of background or experience in early childhood education and demonstrates basic understanding of practice and/or pedagogy and curiosity.
Infant/Toddler Float Teachers and Preschool Floater Teachers may be asked to substitute for another teacher as needed, as well as perform routine cleaning and food preparation.
Flex teachers may be asked to substitute at other sites on occasion.
*Management for Infant/Toddler Float Teachers and Preschool Floater Teachers* * Reports to: Directly supervised by Mentor Teachers and reports to the Program Director.
* Supervises: none *Roles & Responsibilities for Infant/Toddler Float Teachers and Preschool Floater Teachers* _Classroom support_ * Serves as the child care assistant and teaching assistant to mentor and apprentice teachers in carrying out daily tasks (diapering, feeding, basic documentation) * Provides mission aligned guidance and supervision to children * Complies with licensing and Apple Playschools regulations * Reports Abuse or Neglect as a mandated reporter * Provides occasional coverage for Apprentice or Mentor absences _Caretaker for common areas_ * Has a sense of ownership of the program, and actively works to improve our community.
* Maintains safe, secure, and healthy educational environment * Completes food preparation, opening, midday and closing duties as assigned including cleaning and organizing _Ambassador_ * Serves as an “Apple Ambassador” in the community, spreading positive information about our programs, and communicating feedback from others to the Program Director _Required events:_ * August, Winter In-service * Monthly staff meetings * Two site events annually * One signature event * One external event *Qualifications for Infant/Toddler Float Teachers and Preschool Floater Teachers* * Minimal experience with children or child care required, but flexibility, eagerness to learn, and positive team spirit are a must * Be able to comfortably bend, kneel or sit on the floor, move around with and carry young children, lift up to 25 pounds, walk on uneven ground, and work outside in all weather conditions.
* Demonstrates interest in education and child development * Curiosity and willingness to learn * Must be able to pass child abuse and neglect and criminal background checks Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $14.
00 - $15.
75 per hour Benefits: * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Ann Arbor, MI 48103: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * What experience do you have working with infants and toddlers? With preschoolers? Do you have an age group preference? * What does "respecting authentic childhood" mean to you? * How will you support inclusion and equity in our organization? * Some of our available positions are in a Spanish immersion program.
Would you be interested in a position at this location? Do you speak Spanish? If so, what is your level of fluency? For example, how comfortable would you be discussing a child's injury with a parent? Working out a conflict with another staff member? * Our schools operate from 8-5:30pm and we have staff on site from 7:30am-6pm Monday-Friday.
What days are you currently available to work? Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person
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• Location : Miller Road, Ann Arbor, MI
• Post ID: 9015860121
