Preschool Assistant Teacher

L'Alliance New York • New York, NY

3d • $40,000 - $46,350

About The Position

L’Alliance New York is looking for a Full-Time Preschool Assistant Teacher for its Manhattan Preschool; a French immersion program designed for preschoolers (ages 2.5 to 5.5). The Preschool Assistant Teacher will assist the Preschool Head Teacher.

Requirements

• Be a French native speaker.
• Be comfortable 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.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer.
• Ensuring compliance with DOH regulations by completing vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (chickenpox), pertussis (whooping cough), influenza, and hepatitis B.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing the curriculum and preparing materials for lessons, learning centers, and classroom activities.
• Supervise and engage children during play, circle time, meals, indoor and outdoor activities, and nap times.
• Ensure the physical safety of children by anticipating and removing hazards, observing children at play and rest, and responding appropriately to injuries.
• Support children with daily routines, including hygiene (toileting, handwashing, changing), transitions, and fostering autonomy.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Help enforce rules, routines, and positive behavior management.
• Assist in documenting children’s progress for assessments, portfolios, or reports.
• Communicate with parents as needed, under the guidance of the lead teacher.
• Replace the lead teacher in their absence, or when they are in a meeting, as required.
• Respect and uphold the school’s philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Support remote or online learning when necessary.

Benefits

• Generous vacation package, personal days and sick days.
• Excellent working environment.
• Health Care, Dental, & Vision Plan with shared employee-employer contributions.
• 403(b) Savings Plan (L’Alliance New York is matching up to 5% after 2 years).
• Complimentary L’Alliance New York Membership and Discounts.
• Pre-tax benefits, including Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED