After-School and Primary Assistant

Position Summary

The Lycée Français de New York, a world-leading independent bilingual French K-12 educational institution, recognizes student safety and student well being as core responsibilities. Indeed, at the Lycée, the student is at the center of the system. Consistent with its mission to embrace diversity, our school must strive to build a community of teaching and learning that is inclusive, culturally sensitive and equitable, and in which all feel a strong belonging in the pursuit of educational excellence.

The Primary and After-School Assistant serves as a role model for students, exemplifying professionalism and respect in accordance with the Lycée’s rules. They must also be reliable and punctual as they play a key role in the function of the primary school. Additionally, patience and understanding are crucial when working with young children. The assistant must demonstrate flexibility in their schedule to accommodate occasional unexpected circumstances and may be required to attend after school meetings as needed.

The Primary and After School Assistant main responsibilities are as defined as ensuring the students’ safety at all times and enforcing rules and regulations. Depending on the daily needs of the primary school, they may be reassigned to a different class/duty for a short or longer period of time.

Team spirit is key, as the Primary and After School Assistant works as a team with the teachers, the administration, and the other assistants. Primary and After School Assistant need to use open and honest communication to ensure a healthy working team. The ability to get along with diverse personalities is a necessary skill. All employees are strongly encouraged to work towards proficiency in both French and English languages and to develop a familiarity and understanding of the Lycée's multicultural environment. At the Lycée, all employees should truly and enthusiastically believe in the School’s Mission, supporting the vision of the Head of School and the Board of Trustees. They are expected to provide encouragement, offer positive reinforcement, and show respect for each student.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Unless otherwise specified, all duties must be performed in person, on campus, Monday through Friday, from 10 AM to 6 PM. Work schedule is based on students' schedule and may be adjusted from time to time by the Lycée in according to its needs.

Listed below are the Lycée Français core expectations for in-classroom instructional support staff - primary

Assistants

• Demonstrate support for the school’s mission.
• Create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Foster a healthy professional culture by interacting and collaborating with, as well as supporting, colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner.
• Establish constructive relationships with families.
• Develop intercultural competencies and support the school's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Meet all professional responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Uphold professional standards and comply with the policies and procedures as articulated in the school’s Employee Handbook.
• Demonstrate self-reflection and commitment to professional growth.
  
  

The assistants' core responsibilities also include compliance with the policies and procedures of the Lycée

and performance of extracurricular, administrative and student supervision duties of an assistant, including but

Not Limited To

Primary Assistant Duties :

• Help to supervise students during the school day (i.e. recess, lunchtime, physical education, etc...).
• During lunch time in classrooms or cafeteria: prepare table settings, help to serve food, to clean/sanitize, monitor children's safety, promote healthy eating habits and manners, and manage supplies for lunch.
• Help children gain autonomy with all daily activities (i.e. putting coats on, etc...).
• Help children learn the school and classroom rules and how to get along with others.
• Report incidents to teachers, and directors if needed. The teachers/director will relay information to the
  
  

parents.

• Accompany students to the nurse after informing the teachers and/or colleagues and more generally
• Manage and monitor student hygiene including washing hands, blowing nose, etc... This may include
  
  

Helping to change soiled clothes following the sanitary protocol in preschool.

• Under the guidance of teachers, during independent or guided workshops, help students follow
  
  

teachers' directions without intervening on the content; help with autonomy with materials (pencil grip,

scissor usage, etc...), understanding and following instructions, staying on task, etc... as directed by

the teachers.

• Under the guidance of the teachers, prepare materials for the class including workshop materials,
  
  

bulletin boards, materials.

Help the class to document activities and events (i.e. take pictures or videos) so the teachers could

post.

• Develop technology skills as needed.
• Participate in all required training and meetings, including professional development.
• Preschool assistants may need to be present for supervision during class time if one of the preschool teachers is absent.
• Preschool assistants: During rest/quiet time, help place mats on ground, help children prepare and
• pack their bedding; help to ensure a quiet, restful time for all.
• Elementary assistants may supervise more than one grade for lunch and recess.
• Elementary assistants may help supervise on field trips outside of their lunch duties with prior
  
  

authorization and help the teacher with the preparation of field trip materials.

Afterschool Activities Duties

• Supervise children and ensure their safety at all times in childcare garderie
• Assist with snacks, play activities, and cleanup
• Organize and lead age-appropriate activities to encourage student participation.
• Encourage positive behavior and social interaction
• Communicate with parents or guardians as needed regarding the children’s day with the guidance of the After School Director
• Supervise students in various after-school programs, including extended day activities.
  
  

Assistants are expected to fully respect the philosophy of the school as set forth in the mission statement and

meet the core expectations for assistants of the Lycée Français de New York. Assistants must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the position for the scheduled time each day including the necessity to be present at school to supervise and interact with students, the ability to travel around the school facility and the ability to communicate clearly to students and staff.

Vacations: School vacation dates are established annually. Assistants must participate in meetings organized immediately before and after the class schedule of the school year.

Evaluation: Performance evaluation is conducted periodically under the leadership of the evaluators (assigned homeroom teachers), according to the procedures established by the Lycée.

Qualifications And Skills

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