Open Positions - Trabajos Disponibles
Questions? Preguntas? Email mariarios@appleplayschools.org or call 734-975-9104.

We are especially interested in teachers with afternoon availability until 6pm. 
Estamos especialmente interesados en maestras/os con disponibilidad de tarde hasta las 6 de la tarde.

DAY CAMP COUNSELOR-
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Apple Scouts is a multi-age nature immersion summer camp program. Following the leadership and interests of children, Apple Scouts adventure in neighborhood parks and natural areas to complete challenges, earn badges, and have lots of fun. Apple Scouts Camp Counselors support the Camp Director in planning and executing activities for Apple Scouts Campers. Counselors should be comfortable in being very active outdoors (hiking, playing) in all types of weather and be comfortable with taking children on offsite hikes, walks, and on public transportation.
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PRESCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR - GREEN APPLE NATURE (UPPER) PLAYSCHOOL
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Apple Playschools is seeking an experienced, child-centered, and organized leader to be the Program Director at our muddy and messy preschool. Green Apple Nature Playschool currently serves 22-30 children ages 30 months to 6 years old, and a team of 6-7 teachers. The Program Director will collaborate with the board and leadership team of our parent organization, Apple Playschools, to bring the school into its next chapter of growth and service to the community. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, self-reflective, and able to balance collaboration with independent problem solving. We are seeking individuals with experience in anti-bias education and supporting children with special rights. We believe a wide range of experience will prepare someone for success in this role and preference will be given to folks who have: a Bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education, elementary education, child development, or a child-related field;at least three years teaching in a licensed child care or education setting; and demonstrated experience with coaching and mentorship.

LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER / MAESTRA PRINCIPAL DE PREESCOLAR - GREEN APPLE GARDEN NATURE (UPPER) SCHOOL
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The Lead Preschool Teacher (what Apple Playschools calls "Mentor Teacher") plays a pivotal role on our team by inspiring muddy, messy play in children and adults. The Lead Teacher anchors the classroom daily rhythm, family and team communication, and anti-bias practices. Lead Teachers provide high quality, mission-aligned early childhood education for children in assigned classroom.
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​​ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / SUBDIRECTOR - MANZANITAS SPANISH IMMERSION PLAYSCHOOL
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El subdirector de Manzanitas trabaja un promedio de 30 horas a la semana brindando apoyo administrativo y de personal en nuestra escuela de inmersión en español. Los candidatos deben ser competentes tanto en inglés como en español en comunicación escrita y oral. Se requiere experiencia docente y de liderazgo.

The Manzanitas Assistant Director works an average of 30 hours a week providing administrative and staff support at our spanish immersion school. Candidates must be proficient in both English and Spanish in written and spoken communication. Teaching experience and leadership experience required. ​

​​APPRENTICE TEACHERS - MANZANITAS and GREEN APPLE GARDEN (INFANT, TODDLER, and PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS)
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Apprentice Teachers assist Mentor Teachers in implementing the curriculum and learning objectives in the classroom. Ideally, they have 6-12 credits of early childhood education and child development and can commit to working full time. 
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Los maestros aprendices ayudan a los maestros mentores a implementar el plan de estudios y los objetivos de aprendizaje en el aula. Idealmente, tienen entre 6 y 12 créditos de educación infantil y desarrollo infantil y pueden comprometerse a trabajar a tiempo completo.

​​FULL AND PART TIME FLEX TEACHERS - ALL LOCATIONS
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Flex Teachers provide support to classroom teachers and may have varying backgrounds or experience in early childhood education. Ideally, they have 6-12 credits of early childhood education and child development. They are committed to the mission and vision, but may not have availability for a full time teacher schedule.  Flex teachers work with children at all levels of our program, from Infant/Toddler through Kindergarten. Flex Teachers may be asked to substitute for other teachers as needed.

Los maestros flexibles brindan apoyo a los maestros de aula y pueden tener diferentes antecedentes o experiencia en educación infantil. Idealmente, tienen de 6 a 12 créditos de educación infantil y desarrollo infantil. Están comprometidos con la misión y la visión, pero es posible que no tengan disponibilidad para un horario de maestro de tiempo completo. Los maestros de Flex trabajan con niños en todos los niveles de nuestro programa, desde bebés / niños pequeños hasta jardín de infantes. Se les puede pedir a Flex Teachers que sustituyan a otros maestros según sea necesario.

​​SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS (BILINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH AND ENGLISH SPEAKERS) - ALL LOCATIONS
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The most flexible way to join our team is as a Substitute Teacher. Substitute Teachers may have varying backgrounds or experience in early childhood education. They are committed to the mission and vision, but may not have consistent availability for a full or part time teacher schedule. Substitute teachers work with children at all levels of our program from Infant/Toddler through Kindergarten. Substitute teachers are required to work at two or more of our schools. To qualify, a substitute teacher should have some background in working with children. Bilingual language ability is not a requirement but is highly preferred.

Apple Playschools siempre está buscando maestros/as sustitutos. Los maestros/as sustitutos pueden tener toda clase de experiencia en educación de la primera infancia. Están comprometidos con la misión y la visión, pero es posible que no tengan una disponibilidad constante para un horario de tiempo completo o parcial. Los maestros/as sustitutos trabajan con niños en todos los niveles de nuestro programa, desde nuestra clase de párvulos hasta Kínder. Se requiere que los maestros/as suplentes trabajen en dos o más de nuestras escuelas. Para calificar, un maestro sustituto debe tener experiencia en el trabajo con niños. La habilidad de lenguaje bilingüe no es un requisito, pero es altamente preferida.

The Apple Playschools Advantage / La Ventaja de Apple Playschools

We believe teachers are co-learners; observing, facilitating, deepening and reporting children's exploration. Our staff is educators, artists, musicians, scientists, explorers, visionaries and global citizens. We come from all walks of life, and share a deep connection with our organization's mission and vision. We view ourselves as a community, and treat each other with the same respect, kindness and compassion as we offer the children. We support our staff in their professional development; we help build their knowledge in early childhood education, anti-bias teaching practices, and the philosophies, which inform the pedagogy of their specific program.  All of our teaching staff is required to pass a state mandated background check and well as complete our hiring process. Apple Playschools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Creemos que los maestras y maestros son compañeros de aprendizaje; observando, facilitando, profundizando y reportando la exploración de niños. Nuestro personal es educadores, artistas, músicos, científicos, exploradores, visionarios y ciudadanos del mundo. Venimos de todos los ámbitos de la vida y compartimos una conexión profunda con la misión y visión de nuestra organización. Nos vemos como una comunidad y nos tratamos con el mismo respeto, amabilidad y compasión que ofrecemos a los niños. Apoyamos a nuestro personal en su desarrollo profesional; Ayudamos a construir su conocimiento en la educación de la primera infancia, las prácticas de enseñanza anti-sesgo y las filosofías, que informan a la pedagogía de su programa específico. Todo nuestro personal docente debe aprobar una verificación de antecedentes obligatoria del estado y completar nuestro proceso de contratación. Apple Playschools es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.