Job Description

The École’s everyday working environment is as unique as its educational philosophy. Our faculty and staff bring a wide variety of international teaching experiences and training in two different pedagogical approaches. Integrating it all into our curricula and our classrooms, they deliver one seamless experience for our students. It takes real skill in and passion for bilingual learning and a truly open, collaborative mindset.

The École is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our school. We encourage applicants of all races, backgrounds, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, and ages to apply for available positions.

[Immediate Start] Part-Time School Life Assistant - After-School Program

The École is an independent, French-American bilingual school serving an international community of Maternelle-to-Middle School students in New York City’s Flatiron District. The school offers an academic, bilingual program and has a student body of more than 370 students from Pre-Nursery through 8th Grade (ages 2-13).

We are currently recruiting a part-time school life assistant (SLA) for the current school year for our After-School program, at our Maternelle building (Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten) and Elementary & Middle School building (1st to 8th Grade).

Position Overview:

We are looking for a dedicated school life assistant to join our After-School team from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (schedule can be adjusted depending on the week; approximately 15-20 hours per week). The assistant will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our After-School programs at both buildings:

• Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the Maternelle building (206 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010), working with students from Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten.
• Thursday and Friday at the Elementary & Middle School building (115 East 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010 working with students from 1st to 8th Grade.

Duties include:

• Set up and prepare activity equipment (laptops, sports gear, instruments, etc.) ahead of each session
• Print and distribute attendance lists to instructors and teachers
• Orient instructors to their assigned locations
• Oversee child dispatch: ensure each student reaches their activity safely and efficiently
• Monitor running sessions: check in on classrooms to confirm activities are on track
• Support instructors with in-class management as needed
• Assist with diapering and personal care for younger children as needed
• Reset and tidy all classrooms and activity areas at program close
• Accompany children on transfers to off-site locations when required

Requirements:

• At least two years of recent experience working with children
• A passion for working with students from Nursery to 8th grade
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Highly skilled in collaborative teamwork within a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a similar role is a plus.
• Proficiency in French is an asset but not required.

Salary range: $22-$25 per hour based on experience. Position starts ASAP.

Please send a CV/resume and a detailed cover letter to our Extra-Curricular Program Manager at careers@theEcole.org

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