The École is an independent French-American bilingual school serving an international community of students from Maternelle through Middle School in New York City’s Flatiron District. The school offers a rigorous bilingual program and enrolls more than 370 students from Pre-Nursery through 8th Grade (ages 2–14).
We are recruiting a 4th Grade American Head Teacher for a maternity leave replacement during the first semester of the 2026–2027 school year (Monday, August 24, 2026, through Friday, December 18, 2026).
Responsibilities
Working closely with a French co-teacher, the American teacher will:
- Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction in English Language Arts, mathematics, and social studies
- Create and maintain a nurturing, supportive, and engaging classroom environment\
- Build strong partnerships with families through open and collaborative communication
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and assessment data
- Use assessment data to inform instruction and differentiate learning
- Uphold safety and security protocols for students, staff, and visitors
- Stay current with research and best practices in elementary education
- Participate in supervision duties, including lunch
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of elementary education principles and developmentally appropriate practices
- Enthusiastic and engaging presence with elementary-aged children
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and students
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to design, implement, and assess curriculum for diverse learners
- Willingness to engage in professional development and implement new instructional practices
Education and Experience
- Teaching certification and/or degree in education
- Minimum of two years of recent elementary teaching experience
- Preferred: experience in bilingual, dual-language, or international school settings
- French proficiency is an asset, but not required
Compensation
Competitive salary ($30,000–$35,000, for 5 months, commensurate with experience) and benefits.
Start date: August 24, 2026. End date: December 18, 2026.
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 2-13).
We are currently recruiting a part-time school life assistant (SLA) for the current school year for our After-School program, at our Maternelle building (Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten) and Elementary & 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. 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 both buildings:
- Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the Maternelle building (206 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010), working with students from Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten.
- Thursday and Friday at the Elementary & Middle School building (115 East 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010 working with students from 1st to 8th Grade.
Duties include:
- Set up and prepare activity equipment (laptops, sports gear, instruments, etc.) ahead of each session
- Print and distribute attendance lists to instructors and teachers
- Orient instructors to their assigned locations
- Oversee child dispatch: ensure each student reaches their activity safely and efficiently
- Monitor running sessions: check in on classrooms to confirm activities are on track
- Support instructors with in-class management as needed
- Assist with diapering and personal care for younger children as needed
- Reset and tidy all classrooms and activity areas at program close
- Accompany children on transfers to off-site locations when required
Requirements:
- At least two years of recent experience working with children
- A passion for working with students from Nursery 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-$25 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
Pour accompagner notre croissance, nous recherchons, pour nos classes de collège, un.e professeur titulaire (public ou privé) en histoire et géographie pour la rentrée 2026. Le poste peut correspondre à un.e candidat.e vivant à New York et en possession d'un permis de travail. Selon le profil, nous serons en mesure de proposer quelques heures d'enseignement ou un poste à temps complet. Une expérience préalable d'enseignement à l'étranger sera privilégiée.
The École est un employeur équitable. Nous nous engageons à favoriser une culture de diversité, d'équité et d'inclusion dans notre école. Nous encourageons les candidats de toutes races, origines, genres, identités de genre, orientations sexuelles et âges à postuler.
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