Summary

Flex 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. They 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. Flex teachers may be asked to substitute at other sites on occasion. 

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Management:

Reports to: Directly supervised by Mentor Teachers and reports to the Program Director.
Supervises: None.

Roles & Responsibilities

Role: Classroom Support

• Responsibilities: 

  • Assists mentor and apprentice teachers in carrying out daily tasks (diapering, feeding, basic documentation). 

  • Provides mission aligned guidance 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.

  Role: Caretaker for Common Areas

• Responsibilities:

  • 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. 

  Role: Ambassador

• Responsibilities:

  • 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, January In-service

  • Monthly staff meetings 

  • Two site events

  • One signature event

  • One external event 

Essential Requirements & Qualifications

• Be age 19 or older

• Interest in education, child development and willingness to learn is a must

• Be able to pass all required background checks and criminal history review

• Meet LARA licensing education requirements appropriate to assigned role

• Be committed to effective conflict resolution and collaborative communication with staff, families, children, and community partners

• Has sound judgment and ability to assess risk appropriately, including the capacity to act quickly and appropriately in case of an emergency

• Be “on your feet” for most of the day, able to comfortably bend, move around with young children, ascend or descend a flight of stairs, walk on uneven terrain, work outside in all weather conditions, quickly respond and move from one point to another in the learning environment, be exposed to environmental allergens (dust, animals, etc), and hold, carry, or lift up to 25 pounds