Preschool Assistant Teacher

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), is looking for a full-time Preschool Assistant-Teacher for its preschool, an immersion French program designed for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2.5 to 4.5). The Preschool Assistant Teacher will assist the Preschool Teacher.

Responsibilities :

• Assist head teacher in the implementation of the curriculum.
• Provide for the physical safety of children through anticipation and removal of dangers, observation of children at play or at rest, and by appropriately responding to injuries.
• Help children with daily tasks and activities.
• Help children with transitions and foster their autonomy.
• Replace head teacher when necessary.
• Respect the school’s philosophy and policies.
• Assist in conducting part of the program remotely and online, if necessary

Generous Benefits :

• Generous vacation package : you’ll have the same vacations as the preschool and sick days.
• Excellent working environment
• Health Care, Dental, & Vision Plan
• 403(b) Savings Plan
• FIAF Membership

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) is the leading French language and cultural center in the U.S. Since 1898, FIAF has been dedicated to creating and offering New Yorkers innovative and unique programs in education and the arts, all exploring the evolving diversity and richness of French cultures.
The FIAF Language Center is the largest language school dedicated to teaching the French language in the tri-state area and welcomes more than 5,000 students annually.

The FIAF Preschool is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

Our mission is to provide a joyful entry into French language and culture, combining the best of the école maternelle and American preschool experience to help each child reach his/her full potential.

• Native French-speaker or equivalent proficiency, ability to communicate clearly in English
• High school diploma with some college credits (Bachelor’s degree with some education or early childhood credits preferred) and/or a DOH-approved study plan
• Have at least 1 year of comparable experience (French immersion or bilingual program)
• Service-oriented attitude
• All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Ensuring compliance with DOH regulations by completing vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (chickenpox), pertussis (whooping cough), influenza, and hepatitis B.