What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Assistant Teacher (Manhattan) position at L'Alliance New York?
Job Title: Preschool Assistant Teacher
Department: Language Center Preschool, Manhattan
Reports to: Preschool Director
Salary: $40,000.00-$46,350.00
Designation: Exempt, Full-Time
Work Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm
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Start Date: August 24, 2026
To spread joie de vivre through language, culture, and connection!
Attracting over 150,000 visitors annually, L’Alliance New York is the city’s premier center for French language and francophone arts and cultures. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, L’Alliance New York’s mission is to provide our members and students with engaging French language classes and audacious multi-disciplinary programming that celebrates the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity around the world. L’Alliance New York is internationally known for offering the largest selection of fully-immersive French language courses for students aged one to 101, and for its renowned cultural programming including the annual Bastille Day celebration that takes place on New York's famed Madison Avenue, attracting over 50,000 visitors each year; the Crossing The Line arts and performance festival that engages NYC cultural institutions in bringing dynamic international artists to audiences; Animation First, the biggest animation festival in the U.S; and the Comic Arts Fest, celebrating the intersection of American and francophone comic arts.
Position Overview
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.
Responsibilities
This role might be a great fit if you are:
At L’Alliance New York, you’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization dedicated to spreading joie de vivre through language and culture.
We offer:
TO APPLY: Please submit a resume, a cover letter. Please also provide 3 references (in english).
Employment at L’Alliance New York is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the organization may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, unless otherwise specified in a written agreement.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please reach out via the same email address.
L’Alliance New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Department: Language Center Preschool, Manhattan
Reports to: Preschool Director
Salary: $40,000.00-$46,350.00
Designation: Exempt, Full-Time
Work Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm
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Start Date: August 24, 2026
To spread joie de vivre through language, culture, and connection!
Attracting over 150,000 visitors annually, L’Alliance New York is the city’s premier center for French language and francophone arts and cultures. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, L’Alliance New York’s mission is to provide our members and students with engaging French language classes and audacious multi-disciplinary programming that celebrates the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity around the world. L’Alliance New York is internationally known for offering the largest selection of fully-immersive French language courses for students aged one to 101, and for its renowned cultural programming including the annual Bastille Day celebration that takes place on New York's famed Madison Avenue, attracting over 50,000 visitors each year; the Crossing The Line arts and performance festival that engages NYC cultural institutions in bringing dynamic international artists to audiences; Animation First, the biggest animation festival in the U.S; and the Comic Arts Fest, celebrating the intersection of American and francophone comic arts.
Position Overview
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.
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.
This role might be a great fit if you are:
- Passionate about early childhood education and enjoy working with young children.
- Patient, nurturing, and able to foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Organized and proactive.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- A team player who communicates well with colleagues, parents, and children.
- Committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom.
- 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.
At L’Alliance New York, you’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization dedicated to spreading joie de vivre through language and culture.
We offer:
- 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).
TO APPLY: Please submit a resume, a cover letter. Please also provide 3 references (in english).
Employment at L’Alliance New York is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the organization may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, unless otherwise specified in a written agreement.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please reach out via the same email address.
L’Alliance New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $40,000 - $46,350