Preschool Aftercare Teacher

L'Alliance New York; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 33 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free French classes (group)

Membership

Résumé du poste

L’Alliance New York is seeking a warm, reliable Preschool Aftercare Teacher to support our afterschool program for ages 2½ to 5½. The role is part-time and in-person, with supervision and engaging activities to ease the transition from school to pickup.

Ideal candidates are patient, collaborative, and able to maintain a safe, nurturing environment while following school routines and safety procedures. CPR/First Aid certification is a plus, with French proficiency a bonus.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid U.S. work authorization.
• Experience with young children (2½ to 5½) preferred.
• Interest in early childhood education and child development.
• Ability to lead age-appropriate activities and play.
• Comfort with bathroom and personal care assistance; follow safety procedures.
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus; willing to obtain.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and care for students during aftercare, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Create a warm, engaging environment with age-appropriate activities.
• Support social and emotional development through positive interactions.
• Assist children with bathroom and personal care needs as necessary.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized aftercare space.
• Support a smooth end-of-day transition for pickups.
• Communicate relevant information about students to the team.
• Follow Preschool policies and contribute to a welcoming environment.

Connaissances

Warm and nurturing

Patient and attentive

Engaging and creative

Responsible and dependable

Flexible and adaptable

Collaborative

Description du poste

Job Title: Preschool Aftercare Teacher

Department: Manhattan Preschool

Reports To: Preschool Director

Designation: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary: $20.60/hour

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Work Model: In-person

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Start Date: October 2026

To spread joie de vivre through language, culture, and connection!

Attracting over 150,000 visitors annually, L’Alliance New York is the city’s premier center for French language and francophone arts and cultures. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, L’Alliance New York’s mission is to provide our members and students with engaging French language classes and audacious multi-disciplinary programming that celebrates the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity around the world.

L’Alliance New York is internationally known for offering the largest selection of fully-immersive French language courses for students aged one to 101, and for its renowned cultural programming including the annual Bastille Day celebration that takes place on New York's famed Madison Avenue, attracting over 50,000 visitors each year; the Crossing The Line arts and performance festival that engages NYC cultural institutions in bringing dynamic international artists to audiences; Animation First, the biggest animation festival in the U.S; and the Comic Arts Fest, celebrating the intersection of American and francophone comic arts.

Position Summary

L’Alliance Preschool is seeking a warm, responsible, and engaging educator to join our team and support our daily aftercare program. The Preschool Aftercare Teacher will help provide a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for preschool students at the end of their school day.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with young children ages 2½ to 5½, is dependable and patient, and can help create a calm, positive transition from the school day to pickup.

The Preschool Aftercare Teacher will work closely with the Preschool team and follow the school’s routines, expectations, and safety procedures. A genuine interest in early childhood education and experience working with young children are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for students during aftercare, ensuring their safety, well-being, and comfort at all times.
• Create a warm and engaging environment through age-appropriate games, creative activities, books, and free play.
• Support children’s social and emotional development by encouraging positive interactions, cooperation, and respectful behavior.
• Assist children with bathroom and other personal care needs as necessary, including help with clothing and hygiene and following appropriate procedures in the event of accidents.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment in accordance with school health and safety procedures.
• Support a smooth end-of-day transition by helping children prepare for pickup and ensuring they are released safely to authorized adults.
• Communicate relevant information about students, incidents, or concerns to the Preschool team.
• FollowL’Alliance Preschool’s policies, routines, and expectations, and contribute to a safe, positive, and welcoming experience for children and families.

The job description above is not an exhaustive list of duties. The person in this role will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the role and the overall business objectives of L’Alliance New York.

Who You Are

This role may be a great fit if:

• Warm and nurturing: You genuinely enjoy working with young children and help them feel safe, valued, and cared for.
• Patient and attentive: You respond calmly to children’s individual needs and support them through different emotions and experiences.
• Engaging and creative: You enjoy playing with children and finding simple, fun ways to keep them engaged at the end of their school day.
• Responsible and dependable: You understand the importance of consistent, attentive care and following established routines and procedures.
• Flexible and adaptable: You adjust activities and your approach to suit children’s energy, needs, and moods.
• Collaborative: You communicate effectively with the Preschool team and contribute to a positive, welcoming environment for children and families.

Experience & Qualifications

• Must hold valid U.S. work authorization.
• Previous experience working with young children, preferably in a preschool, school, daycare, camp, or similar setting.
• Experience caring for children ages 2½ to 5½ is strongly preferred.
• A genuine interest in early childhood education and child development.
• Ability to lead age-appropriate activities and create engaging play experiences.
• Comfortable assisting children with bathroom and personal care needs as necessary.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to follow, health, safety, and child supervision procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with children, families, and colleagues.
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus, or willingness to obtain it.
• French proficiency is a plus.

Why Join Us

We offer a supportive, mission-driven work environment with generous benefits, including:

• Free French classes (Group)
• Complimentary L’Alliance New York membership

At L’Alliance New York, you’ll join a collaborative, multilingual team that values creativity, kindness, and cultural curiosity.