La Petite Ecole, a bilingual French contemporary art preschool in the Greenwich Village is currently seeking a full time preschool teacher for the end of 2024-2025 Academic year and 2025-2026 Academic year.

The ideal candidate is organized, patient, gentle, and has prior experience working in preschool and early childhood education, understanding french is mandatory.
Work hours are from 8:45-4:45, Monday through Friday, plus weekly meetings and parent tours. Yearly salary based on experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan, execute, and collaborate with other teachers on preschool curriculum and arts-integrated lesson planning on a daily basis.

  • Be in charge of safety and cleanliness in the classroom at all times

  • Take daily attendance, keep accident reports, and organize monthly fire drills

  • Prepare preschool for students’ arrival and clean up when school is finished

  • Supervising the classroom when the other teachers are out of the room or absent.

  • Manage all pick up, drop off, and visitors.

  • Facilitate nap time and assist with meals

  • Plan, Chaperone, field trips and organize related paperworks in collaboration with the director.

  • Weekly observation, assessment and evaluation of students.

  • Organize and restock classroom, supplies, and storage area as needed

  • Manage general housekeeping and cleaning of classroom and kitchen

  • Supervise and organize recycling program with all the parents for art projects.

  • Able to successfully manage class to maintain a positive, nurturing and respectful learning environment

  • Attend school Open Houses (usually after school) and conduct student interviews

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor in early childhood education (birth to grade 2) or currently in study plan - or equivalent French Diploma

New York State early childhood certification (birth to 2nd grade) - or equivalent French Certification

  • Minimum of 2 years experience working in preschool and early childhood education, special aid experience is a plus

  • Working papers and visa for non-US citizens

  • Fingerprinting and FBI background Check required (could be done with the school during hiring process)

  • Familiarity with progressive educational philosophies such as Reggio Emilia, a plus.

  • Patience and flexibility; ability to relate to young children and communicate with parents.

Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to info@lpeny.com. For more information about the school, please visit our website at www.lpeny.com. No phone calls, please

Type d’emploi : Temps plein

Capacité à faire le trajet ou à déménager:

New York, NY 10011: Faire le trajet sans problème ou prévoir un déménagement avant de prendre son poste (Exigé)

Lieu du poste : En présentiel