Lycée Français de New York is an accredited private school committed to bilingual French and American education of the highest standard. Our mission is to prepare students of many origins to be thinkers, innovators and leaders, at home in the world. 

For the 2024-2025 school year, we are seeking a full-time Primary and After-School Assistant to join our team. This position involves assisting with afterschool programs for students, ensuring their safety, well-being, and engagement during the after school hours and also assisting with primary school duties within the classroom as lunch recess. Fluency in both French and English is preferred, as well as the ability to work collaboratively and supportively with children, teachers, and staff.

The position is part-time, working Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on campus. The schedule is aligned with the afterschool program needs and may be adjusted from time to time based on school requirements.

Annual salary range: $42,607-$50,418

*This pay range corresponds to steps 1 and 10 of our current salary grid which is based on relevant years of experience in this role. 

Applications must be submitted online by using this link and any required supporting documentation (cover letter and resume) must be uploaded. For a full description of this position, click here.

Committed to fostering an inclusive community, Lycée Français de New York celebrates diverse identities and lived experiences, which enrich our students' learning. We respect, support, and value our students' and employees' voices, and we strive to offer an equitable environment in which they can thrive.

The Lycée will only hire a candidate who is lawfully authorized to work in the United States as of the date employment is to begin.

Chief Personal Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal skills; student and staff service oriented
• Proactive, solutions minded mindset
• Ability and desire to work in a team environment
• Professional, gracious attitude at all times
• Good written and spoken communication skills; fluency in French and English is a plus, willingness to improve French and/or English is a must. 
• Good organizational skills 
• Motivation for learning through professional development and certification training as required by the school and self-identified
• Understanding of basic technology functions including: email, word documents, Google applications, database systems, iPad use

Certification and Experience Requirements

• Experience working with primary-aged children preferred 
• Experience in an education setting preferred
• Bilingual French & English preferred

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced school environment
• Enjoys working with adults and students

About Lycee Francais de New York

The Lycée Français de New York is a nursery through twelfth grade coeducational, bilingual, independent day school in Manhattan, serving 1,370 students. While the Lycée follows the curriculum of the French Ministry of National Education, students also receive a comprehensive education in the English language, including US history and culture. Children from 50 nations comprise the student body. 18% receive need-based financial aid.Our staff forms the cornerstone of the remarkable education we provide. A diverse and growing team, employees of the Lycée Français de New York are dynamic, energetic, intelligent, team-oriented, hard-working and friendly. We look to employ people who exemplify the characteristics so important to us - including a love of education - and who seek challenging and rewarding careers.To support and nurture our employees, we offer a competitive suite of benefits.

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