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Preschool Full-Time Assistant (Apprentice) Teacher
Job Location:
Job Location:
Ann Arbor, MI - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 16 - 16
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
4 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
2 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Join the Adventure:Apple Playschools Apprentice TeacherWanted
Apply now to be part of the Apple Playschools Team and shape the future of young children!
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.
Whats 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 Youll 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!
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Apple Playschools is an early childhood educational center that offers outdoor immersion and Spanish immersion programs. At our Ann Arbor facilities, we seek to transform our community through work and play.
