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In honor of “La Francophonie,” PS 58 – The Carroll School proudly announces its second annual Francophonie Film Festival!

On Saturday, March 23, in celebration of “La Francophonie” (the French-speaking world), the French-English Dual-Language Program Liaison Committee of PS 58 – The Carroll School proudly presents its second annual event featuring a day of complimentary screenings of French films, highlighting the diverse and culturally enriching cinema from around the French-speaking world.

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This year, you can enjoy seven short and feature length films thanks to Villa Albertine, Institut Français, and the Quebec Government Office in New York. 

Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024 | 11:00am - 6:00pm
Location: PS58 Brooklyn – The Carroll School, 330 Smith Street, Brooklyn, USA 11231

 

SCHEDULE

Breakfast Session l 8:30am to 11:00am

  • Bonjour le monde ! by Anne-Lise Koelher and Eric Serre, France, 1h01, 2019 (recommended for ages 4+).
  • Crafts: Make the festival mascot with papier-mâché.
  • Akissi, un drôle de petit frère by Alexandre Coste, Ivory Coast-France, 26 min, 2022 (recommended for ages 4+). Based on the original graphic novel by Marguerite Abouet and Mathieu Sapin.

 

Lunch Session l 11:30am – 2:30pm

  • Louise et la légende du serpent à plumes by Hefang Wei, France-Mexico, 27 min, 2021 (recommended for ages 5+).
  • Fun Quizz: Test your knowledge about music in French-speaking countries and hear all about local pronunciation and vocabulary.
  • Le Pharaon, le Sauvage et la Princesse by Michel Ocelot, Belgium-France-Egypt, 1h23, 2022 (recommended for ages 6+).

 

Snack Session l 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

  • À quoi tu rêves, Léon by Roger Gariépy, Canada, 8 min, 2022 (recommended for ages 6+).
  • Vanille by Guillaume Lorin, France-Guadeloupe, 31 min, 2020 (recommended for ages 6+).
  • You are up! Award Acceptance Speech: Now is the time to practice your award acceptance speech in front of a real audience.
  • Coco Ferme by Sébastien Gagné, Québec, 1h27, 2023 (recommended for ages 8+)
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Explore the world without leaving New York City at the New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) until  March 17, 2024.

Showcasing the best new films for ages 3-18, the NYICFF presents premieres, special events, Q&As with filmmakers, a lineup of short films spanning the globe, and a great selection of French films and shorts.

Feature Films

Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds (Sirocco et le royaume des courants d’air)
Dir. Benoît Chieux
Animation, 2024, 80 min., France-Belgium
Recommended ages: 7+
In English – World Premiere English Language Version

Chicken For Linda! (Linda veut du poulet !)
Dir. Sébastien Laudenbach and Chiara Malta
Animation, 2023, 73 min., France
Recommended ages: 7+
In French with English subtitles – East Coast Premiere

Robot Dreams
Dir. Pablo Berger
Animation, 2023, 103 min., France-Spain
Recommended ages: 8+
No dialogue – Oscar® nominee!

Toby Alone (Tobie Lolness)
Dir. Camille-Elvis Théry and Florian Thouret
Animation, 2023, 68 min., France-Belgium-Germany
Recommended ages: 7+
In English – North Americain Premiere

Where is Anne Frank (Où est Anne Frank !)
Dir. Ari Folman
Animation, 2021, 99 min., France-Belgium-Israel-Luxembourg-Netherlands
Recommended ages: 9+
In English – Festival Flashback

Kensuke’s Kingdom (le Royaume de Kensuke)
Dir. Neil Boyle & Kirk Hendry
Animation, 2023, 84 min., France-Luxembourg-United Kingdom
Recommended ages: 8+
In English – New York Premiere

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Short Films

Baking with Boris (La Boulangerie de Boris)
Dir. Maša Avramović
Animation, 2023, 8 min., France-Switzerland
No Dialogue – North American Premiere
> Screening in Short for Tots

Tête en l’air (Head in the Clouds)
Dir. Rémi Durin
Animation, 2023, 11 min., France-Belgique
In French, with English subtitles
> Screening in Short Films Two

Goodbye Mamajee
Multiple directors
Animation, 2023, 7 min., France
In Tamil, with English subtitles
> Screening in Short Films Two

Yuck! (Beurk !)
Dir. Loïc Espuche
Animation, 2024, 13 min., France
In French, with English subtitles – US Premiere
> Screening in Short Films Three

The Name
Dir. Alexander Aguilar
Animation, 2023, 2 min., France
No dialogue
> Screening in Short Films Three

Spot the Differences
Multiple directors
Animation, 2023, 7 min., France
In English
> Screening in Heebie Jeebies Shorts

Atomic Chicken
Multiple directors
Animation, 2023, 5 min., France
In English – New York Premiere
> Screening in Heebie Jeebies Shorts

Coquille
Multiple directors (école ESMA, Ecole Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques – Montpellier)
Animation, 2023, 6 min., France
No dialogue
> Screening in Short Films One & Student Showcase: Animation U

Après Papi
Multiple directors (école du film d’animation 3D MoPA – Arles)
Animation, 2023, 7 min., France
No dialogue – US Premiere
> Screening in Student Showcase: Animation U

Papa Bouteille
Multiple directors (école des nouvelles images d’Avignon)
Animation, 2023, 5 min., France
No dialogue – US Premiere
> Screening in Student Showcase: Animation U

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Checks will be sent to each individual winner.

The Grand Concours is an outstanding test for your middle school and high school students to prepare for and to take as it is a proficiency exam similar to the first half of the AP: fifty percent reading comprehension and fifty percent listening comprehension. There is no grammar section and the exam's questions are filled with culturally authentic material. 

LATE Registration: Late orders are allowed! However, you must place your order at least 24 hours before you plan to test. LEVELS 01-5 contest dates: Feb. 14 - April 8. 

It is 50% cheaper to be an AATF MEMBER when registering for the exam. You can order your exams and renew your national and chapter dues simultaneously by going to the AATF store. BE SURE TO ADD THE NY-METRO CHAPTER IN YOUR ORDER SO THAT YOUR STUDENTS CAN WIN THE PRIZES ABOVE!

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L'Exploration de questions culturelles et sociales à l'aide de supports divers

WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS OF FRENCH
SATURDAY, January 27, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM 
East Gallery, Maison Française, Buell Hall

This year's free, annual workshop for teachers of French, co-presented by the Columbia French Department and the Metropolitan Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of French, will feature presentations on the theme of L'Exploration de questions culturelles et sociales à l'aide de supports divers. This workshop will be in French... Read more.

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Film Screening - Dancing the Twist in Bamako

12347662079?profile=RESIZE_710xThe 1960s were a time of change everywhere, and that includes Bamako, the capital city of Mali, a nation only recently independent from French colonial rule.

DANCING THE TWIST IN BAMAKO is a romance fraught with the drama of political change, infused with the musical energy of that decade. Samba, a young, idealistic socialist, works toward creating a more just nation by day and dances with girlfriend Lara to the Beach Boys, Otis Redding, and the Supremes by night.

The film’s sensibility is inspired by the vibrant images, patterns, and compositions of famed Malian photographer, Malick Sidibé. Lara’s orange silk dress and Samba’s dazzling white suit, shot against the striped backdrop of their dance club and the black and white checked dance floor they cut up — all suggest that change is coming rapidly, that life is for living. Directed by Robert Guédiguian, 129 min, 2021, Mali/France, French (with English Subtitles)

 

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Film Screening - Wùlu

 

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Wùlu 

Malian-French director Daouda Coulibaly's auspicious debut is a pulse-pounding political thriller. Wùlu tells the unsettling tale of a man's rise from the bottom rung of the social ladder to the heights of criminal power.

Directed by Daouda Coulibaly, 95 minutes, 2016, France/Mali, Drama, Bambara, French (with English subtitles)

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Screening - SHANTAYE'S WORLD

🏆 Winner of the prestigious "Best Film Directed by a Woman of Colour" award at ADIFF NYC 2023, this film is a cinematic marvel that seamlessly weaves romance, drama, and strength into an unforgettable narrative. 🌹

Shantaye's World is a film and novel of romance, drama, and strength. A story that highlights the beauty of Caribbean culture and tells the story of every Caribbean migrant.

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Shantaye Anderson is bold, Black, beautiful, intelligent and passionate about love. She falls in love with Jean Claude Le Marche, the handsome son of the community's white doctor, a charismatic young man who promises to love her until death. Trouble comes when Shantaye's family and the community realize the pair are in love. To save Shantaye from making what he believes to be a grave mistake, her father sends her to World War II-ravaged England.

 

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As winter descends and the holidays approach, the search for heartwarming French films to delight young audiences and teens begins anew. In a landscape teeming with streaming options in the US, finding the perfect cinematic choices can be an overwhelming task. To simplify your selection process, Nathalie Charles, the program manager of CinéSchool at the French Embassy-Villa Albertine, has curated a handpicked list of French films. Whether you’re seeking pure entertainment, educational value, or family-friendly options, this list has got you covered. So, what cinematic treasures await this winter break?

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Week-End Family: Christmas Special
TV Series, 2022, 46 min., France, PG, recommended for ages 10+

For Fred, Christmas is about enjoying good food, presents, and family. But for Emma, Christmas is about taking care of people in need. She misses her parents and their traditions, so Fred suggests she goes to Canada. Emma asks Fred to join her, but the mothers of his daughters refuse to let them go on such short notice. Fred says he will go with Emma no matter what, so Vic, Romy, and Clara plot to stop them from leaving! And it’s a good thing they do, as surprise guests will be arriving!  

Available on Disney+

Tip: Be sure to click on “Audio & Subtitles” and select audio in French.

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Minuscule – The Yule Log (Buche de Noël)
By Hélène Giraud and Thomas Szabo, 2012, 5 min., France, TV-G, recommended for all ages

Minuscule revolves around the day-to-day existence of insects, which are presented in burlesque situations, with a fair amount of philosophical contemplation thrown in.

Available on Editions Montparnasse website.

If you like Minuscule – The Yule Log (Buche de Noël), you may also enjoy:
A candlelight christmas (Noël aux chandelles), 2 min., available on Youtube
A Christmas Apple (Pomme de Noël), 2 min., available on Facebook

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A Town Called Panic: The Christmas Log (Panique au village : La bûche de Noël)
By Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar, 2013, 26 min., Belgium-France, recommended for ages 10+

The end-of-year celebrations are coming. Christmas: the tree, the dinner, the presents. Indian and Cowboy are expecting their presents eagerly. Overexcited by the organization of the celebration, they fight and destroy the Yule Log on which Horse was putting the last touch. Horse is livid and cancels the gifts from Santa Claus. How will they win back the favor of Horse and The Old Bearded Man? How will they retrieve their gifts ? For Indian and Cowboy, this is just the beginning of a very long Christmas Eve.

Available on Tubi | Amazon Prime | GooglePlay | YouTube | AppleTV

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Charlie’s Christmas (L’Enfant au grelot)
By Jacques-Rémy Girerd, 1998, 26 min., France, recommended for ages 3+

After a snowstorm, an abandoned baby is found by a mailman in the middle of the forest. Clutched in his hand is a curious bell. The child, Charlie, grows up in an orphanage. He often confides in his favorite bell and tries to unravel the mystery of his origins.

Available on Vimeo on Demand (in French, no subtitles)

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Christmas & Co (Santa & Cie)
By Alain Chabat, 2017, 1h39, France-Belgium, PG, recommended for ages 12+

Santa’s 92,000 elves all fall ill and collapse… simultaneously, on Christmas Eve! Who will make the toys for all the kids around the world? He has no choice! Santa and his reindeer must go to Earth in search of a cure. But once he gets there, Mr. Claus will need some help to save the magic of Christmas…

Available on Vudu | AmazonPrime | YouTube | GooglePlay | AppleTV

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Leon in Wintertime (L’Hiver de Léon)
By Pascal Le Nôtre & Pierre-Luc Granjon, 2007, 26 min., France-Canadarecommended for ages 4+

In this short puppet animation, we meet Léon, an 8-year-old adopted bear suffering from an identity crisis. The distraught cub runs away from home in wintertime and embarks on many adventures. He stands up to an ogre and saves a princess from ending up in a pea stew.

Available on the National Film Board of Canada’ streaming platform.

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Petit Père Noël
Miniseries, 2020, Canadarecommended for ages 3+

Little Father Christmas is preparing to celebrate the festive season with his friends at the North Pole. With help from Plumeau the penguin, they have plenty to do if they want all the preparations to be finished in time.

Available on TV5MondePlus
Subscribing to TV5MONDE provides you with complimentary access to the largest French streaming platform, TV5MONDEplus, boasting a library of 6,000 titles available on demand.

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Joyeux Noël (Merry Christmas)
By Christian Carrion, 2005, 1h11, France-Germany-UK-Belgium, PG-13recommended for ages 15+

Joyeux Noël (Merry Christmas) tells the real life story of the spontaneous Christmas Eve truce declared by Scottish, French, and German troops in the trenches of World War I. Enemies leave their weapons behind for one night as they band together in brotherhood and forget about the brutalities of war. Diane Krüger (Troy), Daniel Brühl (Good Bye, Lenin!), and Benno Fürmann (The Princess and the Warrior) head a first-rate international cast in a truly powerful, must-see film.

Available on Tubi | AmazonPrime | YouTube | GooglePlay | AppleTV | Vudu | Microsoft

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Santa’s Apprentice (L’apprenti Père Noël)
By Luc Vinciguerra, 2010, 1h11, Australia-France-Ireland, PGrecommended for ages 6+

Santa doesn’t want to retire, but rules are rules and he must train someone to replace him. The lucky winner, to be chosen from among millions of children, must be named Nicholas, be an orphan, and have a pure heart.

Available on Starz | Freevee | YouTube | GooglePlay | AppleTV | Vudu | Microsoft | Roku Channel | Tubi

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The Magic Snowflake (L’Apprenti Père Noël et le flocon magique)
By Luc Vinciguerra, 2013, 1h25, France, recommended for ages 6+

If you liked Santa’s Apprentice, you will love the sequel The Magic Snowflake. Young Nicolas agrees to do Santa’s work for one year. But the stress of the job threatens the boy’s sense of joy–and Christmas itself.

Available on Roku Channel | AmazonPrime | YouTube | GooglePlay | AppleTV | Vudu 

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Santa Claus (Le Père Noël)
By Alexandre Coffre, 2014, 1h20, France-Belgium, recommended for ages 15+

One night, a burglar in a Santa Claus costume is surprised by Antoine, a young boy who believes he is the real Santa Claus. Antoine then follows him, and they embark on an unexpected adventure that will change their lives.

Available on Vudu | AmazonPrime | YouTube | GooglePlay | AppleTV | France Channel

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The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales (Le grand méchant renard et autres contes…)
By Benjamin Renner & Patrick Imbert, 2017, 1h19, France-Belgium, PG, Recommended for ages 4+

The countryside isn’t always as calm and peaceful as it’s made out to be, and the animals on this farm are particularly agitated: a fox who mothers a family of chicks, a rabbit who plays the stork, and a duck who wants to be Santa Claus.

Available on AppleTV | Microsoft | Vudu | GooglePlay | YouTube | AmazonPrime 

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A Christmas Special – Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (Pire Noël – Miraculous : Les aventures de Ladybug et de Chat Noir)
Animated TV Series, 2016, 21 min., recommended for ages 7+

Parisian teen Marinette transforms herself into superhero Ladybug to find her lonely secret crush Adrien when he runs away from home on Christmas.

Available on Netflix 

Tip: Be sure to click on “Audio & Subtitles” and select audio in French.

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Opération Père Noël
By Marc Robinet, 2021, 26 min., France, recommended for ages 6+

A spoiled child living in a big mansion, William is used to getting everything he wants from his parents. So this year, he’s asking for a present… Santa Claus himself! To satisfy his wish, his father hires a renowned beast hunter. But will William’s wish put an end to the magic of Christmas, as his young neighbor Alice fears? The two children join forces for an adventure that will become the best Christmas present in the world!

Available on Vimeo on Demand (in French, no subtitles)

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A bilingual French contemporary art preschool in the Greenwich Village is currently seeking a full time preschool teacher for 2023-2024 Academic year.

The ideal candidate is organized, patient, gentle, and has prior experience working in preschool and early childhood education, understanding french is a plus.

Work hours are from 8:45-4:45, Monday through Friday, plus weekly meetings and parent tours. Yearly salary based on experience.

  • 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.
  • New York State early childhood certification (birth to 2nd grade)
  • 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.
  • 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. For more information about the school, please visit our website at www.lpeny.com. No phone calls, please

Type d’emploi : Temps plein

Salaire : $40 000,00 à $55 000,00 par an

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)

Expérience:

  • école maternelle: 2 ans (Exigé)

Langue:

  • Francais (Exigé)

Lieu du poste : En présentiel

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SCREENING: Kinshasa Makambo at the Schomburg Center

Christian, Ben and Jean-Marie are fighting for political change of power and free elections in their country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But the incumbent President refuses to relinquish power. How can the course of events be changed? Must they join forces with the historical opposition leader and his powerful party? Is dialogue still possible or must they resign themselves to a popular uprising and the risk of a blood bath?

 

WHEN: Thu, Nov 30th, 1:00 PM

WHERE:  Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

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Screening: Minga and the Broken Spoon

Watch this animated film at the Magic Johnson Theatre this November! 

Minga is an orphaned girl living with her stepmother Mami Kaba and her stepsister Abena. One day, when she was washing dishes in the river, she accidentally broke a spoon. A furious Mami Kaba then chased her away from the house, asking her to find the only identical spoon hidden by her late mother. A adventurous journey then begins for Minga in the forest.

Directed by Claye Edou, 80 minutes, Cameroon, Animation, English

WHERE: Magic Johnson Harlem

WHEN: Wed, Nov 29th, 11:00 AM

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A tender, revealing documentary about one of the most famous and popular performing artists of the 20th century. Her legendary banana belt dance created theatre history; her song “J’ai deux amours” became a classic, and her hymn.

The film focuses on her life and work from a perspective that analyses images of Black people in popular culture. It portrays the artist in the mirror of European colonial clichés and presents her as a resistance fighter, an ambulance driver during WWII, and an outspoken activist against racial discrimination involved in the worldwide Black Consciousness movement of the 20th century.

Directed by Annette Von Wagenheim/ 45 minutes/ Documentary/ French,German and English (with English subtitles)

WHERE:Teachers College, Columbia University

WHEN: Fri, Dec 8th, 8:00 PM

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ADIFF NYC 2023 Closing Night Film: Nome

 
 

CLOSING NIGHT FILM

Official Selection ACID Cannes Film Festival 2023!

Nome is a historical drama that takes place in Guinea-Bissau in 1969, during the war of independence between the Portuguese colonial army and the guerrillas of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea. The protagonist, Nome, leaves his village and joins the ranks of the guerrillas. After years of struggle, he returns to his village as a hero. However, the initial joy soon gives way to bitterness and cynicism.

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“La Petite Ecole”, école d’immersion francophone située à Greenwich Village, recherche un(e) Enseignant(e) Assistant(e) de Maternelle à temps plein (8:45 pm -4:45 pm du lundi au vendredi).

Inspirée par la philosophie Reggio Emilia, l’école intègre un curriculum d’art dans un projet éducationnel basé sur les intérêts de l’enfant.

Qualifications :

  • Maîtrise de l'enseignement de la petite enfance ou en éducation spécialisée
  • Expérience avec les jeunes enfants avec ou sans besoins spécialisés
  • Langue Maternelle Française (ou Maîtrise Complète de la Langue Française)
  • Formation bac +3 dans le domaine de l'education
  • Formation et/ou expérience dans le domaine de l’orthophonie appréciée

Fonctions et responsabilités

  • Travailler avec 12 enfants dans une classe âgés entre 2,5 et 5 ans
  • Travailler dans un milieu éducatif inspiré par la philosophie Reggio Emilia
  • Créer un environnement adapté aux âges des enfants qui encourage le développement des enfants et des familles.
  • Faire preuve de connaissances et de compréhension des besoins individuels des jeunes enfants: creation d’objectifs personnalisés
  • Créer un programme et un environnement semblable à celui de la maison.
  • Participer aux journées de formation professionnelle.
  • Prise de notes quotidiennes pour les enfants qui ont des difficultés d’apprentissage.
  • Travail en coopération avec les parents d'élèves.

Merci d’envoyer vos CV et lettre de motivation requis.

Type d'emploi : Temps partiel, Temps plein

Salaire : $35 000,00 à $45 000,00 par an

 

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)

 

Expérience: école maternelle: 2 ans (Exigé)

 

Langue: Francais (Exigé)

 

Lieu du poste : En présentiel

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ADIFF NYC 2023 Presents: Farewell Savage

 

In this debut feature, Director Sergio Guataquira Sarmiento, himself a descendant of an almost extinct indigenous Colombian community, went to meet the Cácuas, to talk about their feelings, their loves, their loneliness. In doing so, he reconnects with his own Indigenousness. With humor and tenderness, the Cácuas try to teach him what it is to be a native. 

 

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This is a VIRTUAL EVENT

November 24 - December 10

The 1960s were a time of change everywhere, and that includes Bamako, the capital city of Mali, a nation only recently independent from French colonial rule.

DANCING THE TWIST IN BAMAKO is a romance fraught with the drama of political change, infused with the musical energy of that decade. Samba, a young, idealistic socialist, works toward creating a more just nation by day and dances with girlfriend Lara to the Beach Boys, Otis Redding, and the Supremes by night.

The film’s sensibility is inspired by the vibrant images, patterns, and compositions of famed Malian photographer, Malick Sidibé. Lara’s orange silk dress and Samba’s dazzling white suit, shot against the striped backdrop of their dance club and the black and white checked dance floor they cut up — all suggest that change is coming rapidly, that life is for living.

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WHEN & WHERE: Teachers College - November 25 @ 4:40PM + Decemebr 7 @ 7:30pm

A thrilling journey in the 1920s, from Marseille to Harlem, via Jamaica, Russia, and Morocco, in the footsteps of the Jamaican-American writer Claude McKay. Rebellious figure of the Harlem Renaissance, precursor of literature and of the black cause, this unclassifiable author wandered for more than 10 years in Europe, frequenting the artistic and political avant-gardes.

Tickets cost $13

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ADIFF NYC 2023 Presents: Alike Liba: Maroon Again

WHEN & WHEN: Sat, Dec. 2 @ 12pm, Cinema Village

After years of serving in the army and drifting across the Amazon, Loeti yearns to go back to his land, to find his roots, and be amongst his people, the Aluku, the first Maroons of French Guiana and Suriname. One night, due to a crackdown on illegal gold mining, Loeti is forced to flee the site where he is working. Lost in the Amazon forest, he must use what is left of his childhood knowledge of the forest, to find his way back and combat the many deadly perils that lurk with every step. He is guided by the spirits, the animals, a compass, and his prayers. An intense reunion confronts Loeti with a changing world where old traditions and values are both challenged and influenced by the invading modern world. Loeti must deal with his past and grapple with what remains of the Aluku's ancient African customs by immersing himself in their magical world. 

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WHERE & WHEN: Teachers College, December 6 @ 6pm

WHERE & WHEN: Cinema Village, December 7 @ 3pm

À la suite d’attentats terroristes dans la région du Sahel, Naïma perd ses parents et finit échouée dans un camp de déplacés. Les années passent et malgré les séquelles qu’elle a subi lors de l’attentat, dont la perte de l’ouïe , elle n’abandonne pas l’espoir de retrouver son frère Saïd. Ses efforts finissent par payer lorsqu’elle le trouve enfin, hélas il semble être passé du mauvais côté.
Réalisé par Boubakar Diallo / 2023 / 90 minutes / Long-métrage – Drame / Burkina Faso /VOF

In the war-torn Sahel region, Naïma arrives at a displaced persons camp, unaware that her quest to find her long-lost brother Saïd will finally be fulfilled. Their separation occurred after their parents died in a terrorist attack, leaving Naïma with hearing loss and a lifelong obsession to reunite with her brother. However, their joyous reunion is short-lived when Naïma learns that Saïd has joined the wrong side, forcing her to choose between protecting their only surviving parent or delivering him to justice to dismantle the terrorist group he is part of. 

 

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