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Substitute Teacher

Apple Playschools·Ann Arbor, Michigan

$16/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Substitute Teachers support Flex, Apprentice, and Mentor teachers in providing high-quality early childhood education. They facilitate in place of another teacher and perform simple cleaning and food preparation.

Apple Playschools Substitute Teacher

ABOUT US

Apple playschools is an early childhood educational center that offers outdoor immersion and spanish immersion programs. At our ann arbor facilities, we seek to provide progressive early education for a better world.

What sets us apart

  • Play-Based education
  • Emergent curriculum
  • Anti-bias education
  • Emilio Reggio approach to teaching
  • Social justice focused
  • Muddy & Messy!

Your role

Substitute teachers may have a varying amount of background or experience in early childhood education and demonstrate basic understanding of practice and/Or pedagogy and curiosity. They support flex, apprentice and mentor teachers in providing high quality early childhood education, in alignment with our mission and vision. Substitutes facilitate in place of another teacher, as well as perform simple cleaning and food preparation.

What's in it for you

  • Competitive pay at $15.5/Hour
  • Growth opportunities
  • Flexible schedule options
  • No minimum hour requirement
  • Different environments
  • Experience working with different age groups

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 and organized environment
  • Ensuring the safety of participants, reporting any concerns as per licensing guidelines

What You’ll Need – The Must-Haves

  • Be age 18 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 assigned role
  • Current TB Test required
  • 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
  • Willingness to learn

Come join us and transform our community through play!

Requirements

Candidates must be 18 or older and eligible to work in the U.S. They should pass background checks, meet licensing education requirements, and be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

  • Cleaning
  • Communication
  • Physical Stamina
  • Adaptability
  • Community Engagement
  • Team Support
  • Food Preparation
  • Child Care
  • Safety Awareness
  • Curiosity
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Social Justice
  • Outdoor Education
  • Play-Based Education
  • Emergent Curriculum
  • Anti-Bias Education

Benefits

  • Growth Opportunities
  • Flexible Schedule Options
  • Different Environments

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16/hr
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Posted
Jun 8, 2026
Closes
Sep 6, 2026
Application
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Apple Playschools

Apple Playschools is nonprofit providing progressive early childhood education in order to facilitate social responsibility, diversity, global and environmental awareness. We operate two unique preschool programs with three locations in Ann Arbor for infants through...

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
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Market context

Michigan substitute teacher demand stays steady

Michigan schools regularly need substitute teachers to cover daily absences, so candidates with the required 60 college credits, a 2.0 GPA, and instructional technology skills can be competitive. A bachelor’s degree or valid Michigan Teacher’s Certificate can strengthen an application, but it is not required for this role. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your transcripts and technology experience before applying.

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