Apple Playschools Permanent Substitute Teacher

About the role

Apple Playschools is seeking an experienced, adaptable, and dependable individual to join our team as a permanent substitute teacher. If you thrive on variety, love challenges, and excel at teamwork and communication, this role was made for you. Reliable transportation is a must; just bring your energy and skills to make an impact!

What sets us apart

- Emergent curriculum - Play-based and anti-bias education - Reggio Emilia approach to teaching - Social justice-focused - Muddy & Messy!!!

What's in it for you

- Competitive pay ranging from $15-18.50/hour, commensurate with experience - Retirement matching - Network Health Benefit Plan - 4+ weeks of PTO - Child Care Assistance available! (TriShare, Subsidy, and Scholarships) - Low/No-Cost CDA Training Program - 50% tuition discount at any Apple Playschools youth program - Employee Assistance Program

Your impact

- Assisting mentor, apprentice, and flex teachers in providing quality care - Providing exceptional partnerships with students, parents, and community members - Contributing to a fun, welcoming learning environment - Ensuring the safety of participants, reporting any concerns as per licensing guidelines

What you’ll need – the must-haves

- Be age 16 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 the assigned role - Schedule is flexible with regular hours set every quarter - Access to reliable transportation - A minimum of 30 hours a week availability - Availability at least two days a week at 8 am and at least two days a week until 6 pm - Willingness and ability to work with any age children, 6 weeks to 6 years old. - Reliable, flexible, excellent communicator and team player - Committed to providing consistent support to teachers and students in any classroom environment in high-stress situations caused by staffing changes, - Willingness and ability to do building care and organizing tasks when they are not needed in a classroom (cleaning, organizing storage areas, etc.) - Be able to be “on your feet” for most of the day - Hold, carry, or lift to 25 pounds - Work outside in all weather conditions.

What will give you an edge – the nice-to-haves

- Bilingual in English and Spanish, or comfortable working in Spanish-speaking environments. - Prior experience working with children - Prior experience and love of the outdoors - Willingness to learn