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 2-14).
We are recruiting a part-time school life assistant (SLA) for next year for our After-School program, at our Maternelle building (Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten).
Position Overview:
We are looking for a dedicated school life assistant to join our After-School team from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday (schedule can be adjusted depending on the week - approximately 15 hours per week). The assistant will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our After-School programs at our Maternelle building (206 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010).
Duties include:
- Ensure the safe and orderly dispatch of students to their assigned after-school activities
- Accompany students to the restroom and assist with age-appropriate personal care as needed
- Provide hands-on support to activity instructors throughout the program
- Support classroom supervision and assist with behavior management, maintaining a safe and positive environment for all students
- Conduct regular walkthroughs of classrooms and activity areas to confirm programming is running smoothly and students are appropriately supervised
- Oversee end-of-program cleanup, ensuring all classrooms and activity spaces are left tidy and ready for the following day
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Requirements:
- At least two years of recent experience working with children
- A passion for working with students from Nursery to Kindergarten
- 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. The position starts in September 2026.
Please send a CV/resume and a detailed cover letter to our Extra-Curricular Program Manager and Maternelle Director at [email protected]
