Full-Time French-Immersion Preschool Assistant

L'Alliance New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation and holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 5

Free French classes

Pre-tax commuter benefits

L'Alliance New York membership

Job summary

L'Alliance Preschool in Manhattan, a French immersion program, seeks a dedicated Full-Time Preschool Assistant Teacher to support daily classroom activities and the curriculum under the Preschool Head Teacher. The role focuses on nurturing, safety, and French-language learning for children ages 2.5 to 5.5.

You will collaborate with families and colleagues, maintain a welcoming environment, and assist in documenting progress while ensuring policies are followed and the lead teacher is supported

Qualifications

• Must hold valid U.S. work authorization.
• Be a French native speaker.
• Be comfortable communicating in English.
• High school diploma with some college credits (Bachelor's degree with some education or early childhood credits preferred) and/or a DOH-approved study plan.
• Have at least 1 year of comparable experience (French immersion or bilingual program).
• Service-oriented attitude.
• Ensuring compliance with DOH regulations by completing vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (chickenpox), pertussis (whooping cough), influenza, and hepatitis B.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing the curriculum and preparing materials for lessons, learning centers, and classroom activities.
• Supervise and engage children during play, circle time, meals, indoor and outdoor activities, and nap times.
• Ensure the physical safety of children by anticipating and removing hazards, observing children at play and rest, and responding appropriately to injuries.
• Support children with daily routines, including hygiene (toileting, handwashing, changing), transitions, and fostering autonomy.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Help enforce rules, routines, and positive behavior management.
• Assist in documenting children's progress for assessments, portfolios, or reports.
• Communicate with parents as needed, under the guidance of the lead teacher.
• Replace the lead teacher in their absence, or when they are in a meeting, as required.
• Respect and uphold the school's philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Support remote or online learning when necessary.

Skills

French native speaker

English communication

Service-oriented attitude

Education

High school diploma with some college credits

Bachelor's degree with some education or early childhood credits preferred

Job description

L'Alliance Preschool in Manhattan, a French immersion program, seeks a dedicated Full-Time Preschool Assistant Teacher to support daily classroom activities and the curriculum under the Preschool Head Teacher. The role focuses on nurturing, safety, and French-language learning for children ages 2.5 to 5.5.

You will collaborate with families and colleagues, maintain a welcoming environment, and assist in documenting progress while ensuring policies are followed and the lead teacher is supported