Position Title: After School LEAD TEACHER (French speaking)

Schedule: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Salary: $22-$28 per hour

Job Description:

• Plan a variety of engaging academic and enrichment activities in French for preschoolers during the after-school program in collaboration with Lead teachers in order to ensure the cohesion of the program.
• Ensure a smooth transition between the school day and after-school classes. 
• Prepare and gather materials and supplies required for the daily programs.
• Differentiate lessons and activities as needed to ensure they are appropriate for students of various ages and abilities.
• Supervise associate teacher(s) during the after-school program to ensure smooth operation.
• Assist and supervise children during all activities, ensuring their safety and engagement.
• Assist children with meal/snack time and clean-up, promoting healthy eating habits.
• Clean-up the site when children depart, inspecting and returning supplies to their appropriate places.
• Communicating effectively with parents and responding to concerns in an appropriate and timely manner. 
• Communicate effectively with lead and associate teachers to share feedback with families about the entire day. 

As Faculty Member:

• Working collegially in teams in ways that foster professional collaboration and exchange.
• Being readily available to students for extra help and guidance.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development 
• Committing yourself to our Workplace Operating Philosophy

Note: This position may require flexibility in schedule and additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head of School or designee.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, educational psychology, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood and general education theories.
• Ability to establish meaningful relationships with all students in ways that foster the development of the whole child.
• Ability to work with faculty in ways that nurture professional collaboration, exchange and growth.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with parents, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Ability to design and implement innovative, engaging and age-appropriate curricula.
• Ability to employ a broad range of instructional strategies to address the varying needs of students.
• Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable and reliable attendance.

About Smith Street Maternelle

We are a Brooklyn-based French immersion preschool and kindergarten program grounded in the fundamentals of progressive education and experiential learning. Our bilingual curriculum emphasizes a Reggio-Emilia inspired, holistic approach to education. The importance of a child’s intellectual and creative life—of thought, curiosity, exploration, multilingualism, and artistic expression—infuses everything we do across all aspects of our curriculum. Essential components of our curriculum include art, block-building, sensory experiences, dramatic play, music, movement and gross motor activities, and (mini) field trips. At Smith Street Maternelle, we care deeply about creativity, inquiry, and multiculturalism. We encourage you to visit us at www.smithstreetmaternelle.com or contact us maternelle@ssaetl.org.

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