About the Role
The Lycée Français de New York, a leading bilingual French K-12 institution, prioritizes student safety and well-being. The Primary Assistant plays a key role in the preschool's function, setting an example for students and fostering an inclusive, culturally sensitive, and equitable learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Ensure students' safety at all times.
- Enforce rules and regulations.
- Work with assigned teachers and students in a main class.
- Be prepared to be reassigned to different classes or duties based on school needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, administration, and other assistants.
- Communicate openly and honestly within the team.
- Support the school's mission and vision.
- Provide encouragement, positive reinforcement, and respect to each student.
- Create a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Foster a healthy professional culture through respectful collaboration with colleagues.
- Establish constructive relationships with families.
- Develop intercultural competencies and support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- Meet all professional responsibilities in a timely manner.
- Uphold professional standards and comply with school policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate self-reflection and commitment to professional growth.
- Comply with Lycée policies and procedures.
- Perform extracurricular, administrative, and student supervision duties.
Requirements
- Must set an example for students in conduct and presentation.
- Must be reliable and punctual.
- Must show patience and understanding when working with young children.
- Must show flexibility in schedule to respond to occasional unexpected circumstances.
- May be required to attend after-school meetings.
- Ability to get along with diverse personalities is necessary.
- Must believe in the School’s Mission.
- Duties must be performed in person, on campus, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.
- Work schedule may be adjusted by the Lycée based on its needs.
Skills
- Open and honest communication
- Ability to get along with diverse personalities
- Proficiency in French and English languages is encouraged
- Familiarity and understanding of the Lycée's multicultural environment
Location
- On campus
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Commensurate with experience
Salary/Compensations
- Starts at $42,607
About the Company
- The Lycée Français de New York is a world-leading independent bilingual French K-12 educational institution.
- The school's mission is to embrace diversity and build a community of teaching and learning that is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and equitable.
