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 360 students from Pre-Nursery through 8th Grade (ages 2-13). 

We are currently recruiting a part-time school life assistant (SLA) for the 2025-2026 school year for our After-School program, at our Elementary and 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. from 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 our Elementary and Middle School building (115 East 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010).

 

Duties include

  • Prepare and set up equipment for after-school activities (laptops, sports gear, music instruments…)
  • Manage and print attendance lists to give to instructors and teachers
  • Guide instructors to their locations
  • Ensure safe and smooth child dispatch in their respective activities
  • Check classrooms to ensure activities are running smoothly
  • Tidy up classrooms and activity areas at the end of the after-school program
  • Assist with transfers of children to external locations as needed

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Requirements

  • At least two years of recent experience working with children 
  • A passion for working with students from 1st 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-$24 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