Smith Street Maternelle is a progressive French-American preschool program located in Brooklyn, NY. 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. At Smith Street Maternelle, we care deeply about creativity, inquiry, and multiculturalism. We encourage you to visit us at www.smithstreetmaternelle.com.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of our wonderful community!
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with a Lead Teacher, develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum that promotes literacy, numeracy, social-emotional skills, and physical development in French.
- Participate in the planning and execution of engaging lesson plans tailored to the needs of preschool-aged children.
- Assist in managing classroom activities to ensure a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that encourages curiosity and learning.
- Support children's social behavior through effective behavior management techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assist with classroom organization, including materials preparation, setup, and cleanup for daily activities.
- Foster French language development through interactive storytelling, songs, games, and conversation.
- Communicate as required with parents or guardians regarding children's progress, behavior, and developmental milestones.
- Maintain compliance with childcare regulations and standards related to early childhood education and safety protocols.
Skills
- Fluency in French and comfortable communicative skills in English is required.
- Experience with curriculum development tailored for preschool or early childhood settings is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of childhood development principles, including special education needs and early intervention strategies is preferred.
- Familiarity with literacy education, math instruction, Montessori methods, and classroom management techniques is preferred.
- Experience working with children across various age groups such as toddlers and preschoolers in daycare or private school environments is preferred.
- Ability to assist in implementing engaging lesson plans that incorporate physical education, arts, music, and other educational activities is preferred.
- Skills in behavior management to support positive social interactions among children.
- Compassionate approach to child welfare with a focus on creating a nurturing learning environment.
- This role is ideal for educators committed to fostering French-language literacy and supporting holistic child development within a dynamic preschool setting.
Benefits:
- 401(k), with competitive match and immediate vesting
- Health Insurance for eligible employees, with up to a 50% employer-paid premium
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral bonus
- Generous time off and summer pay
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Openings: 1 position at 30 hours/week and 2 positions of 15-18 hours/week
Work Location: In person in Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, or Gowanus
Smith Street Maternelle is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Smith Street makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
