Job Description: 

A French contemporary art preschool on the Upper West Side is currently seeking a full time preschool teacher. The preschool classes are small (6-12 students) and the students range in age from 2 ½ - 4 years old. The ideal candidate is organized, patient, gentle, speaks fluent French, and has prior experience working in preschool and early childhood education. Work hours are from 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday, plus weekly meetings and parent tours. Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and collaborate with Head Teacher on preschool curriculum and arts-integrated lesson planning
• 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 Head Teacher is out of the room
• Manage all pick up, drop off, and visitors
• Facilitate nap time and assist with meals
• Chaperone on field trips and organize related paperwork
• Weekly assessment and evaluation of students
• Organize and re-stock 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.
• Light maintenance of the 2 garden areas, such as watering and clean up after kids play and keep safe and secure.
• Able to successfully manage class to maintain a positive, nurturing and respectful learning environment

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• French as a first language / mother tongue (native speakers only, please)
• Working papers and visa for non-US citizens
• A Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field is expected for consideration; preference will be given for Master’s degree
• At least 2 years of prior experience working as a Teacher in a Preschool classroom
• First aid and CPR certified
• Familiarity with progressive educational philosophies (Reggio Emilia, Montessori, etc,)
• Patience and flexibility; ability to relate to young children and communicate with parents

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to frenchpreschool@gmail.com, with "Preschool Co-Teacher" in the subject line. No phone calls, please.