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

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