For the ******** academic year, the Lycée Français de New York is looking to hire a full time Assistant in Preschool to join our vibrant school multicultural community. The ideal candidate has experience working with preschool-aged children, has some level of proficiency in French and English, and has worked with a teaching team. Unless otherwise specified all duties for this position are performed in person, on campus, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. The work schedule is based on students' schedule and may be adjusted from time to time by the Lycée in accordance with its needs.
The job consists of following all core expectations set by the Lycée for in-classroom instructional support staff.
Vacations :
School vacation dates are established annually. Assistants must participate in meetings organized immediately before and after the class schedule of the school year. Evaluation :
Performance evaluation is conducted periodically under the leadership of the evaluators (assigned homeroom teachers), according to the procedures established by the Lycée.
Compensation :
This is a full-time, non-exempt academic position, operating on the Lycée school calendar. The annual base salary being offered is commensurate with experience and starts at $41,459. How to apply :
Committed to fostering an inclusive community, the Lycée Français de New York celebrates diverse identities and lived experiences, which enrich our students' learning. We respect, support, and value our students' and employees' voices, and we strive to offer an equitable environment in which they can thrive. The Lycée will only hire a candidate who is lawfully authorized to work in the United States as of the date employment is to begin.
To apply, please use this link to submit your cover letter and resume. The assistants' core responsibilities include compliance with the policies and procedures of the Lycée and performance of extracurricular, administrative and student supervision duties of an assistant, including but not limited to:
Before and after school supervision of students
Working in a preschool classroom during the day to help the teachers with student supervision including during recess time, material preparation, monitoring the children's health and safety (This may include helping to change soiled clothes following the sanitary protocol in preschool, serving lunch, light cleaning/organizing during the school day, helping during rest time,
Help the class to document activities and events (i.e. take pictures or videos) so the teachers could post.
Develop technology skills as needed.
Participate in all required training and meetings, including professional development. Working in our preschool program requires additional training that will be organized by the Director of the Preschool.
Preschool assistants may need to be present for supervision during class time if one of the preschool teachers is absent.
Assistants must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the position for the scheduled time each day including the necessity to be present at school to supervise and interact with students, the ability to travel around the school facility and the ability to communicate clearly to students and staff.
About Lycee Francais de New York
The Lycée Français de New York is a nursery through twelfth grade coeducational, bilingual, independent day school in Manhattan, serving 1,370 students. While the Lycée follows the curriculum of the French Ministry of National Education, students also receive a comprehensive education in the English language, including US history and culture. Children from 50 nations comprise the student body. 18% receive need-based financial aid.Our staff forms the cornerstone of the remarkable education we provide. A diverse and growing team, employees of the Lycée Français de New York are dynamic, energetic, intelligent, team-oriented, hard-working and friendly. We look to employ people who exemplify the characteristics so important to us - including a love of education - and who seek challenging and rewarding careers.To support and nurture our employees, we offer a competitive suite of benefits.
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