Job Description

Job Title: French Teacher (Assistant / Lead )

Department: Language Center

Reports to: Education Director

Designation: Exempt / Full Time

Start Date: August 26th, 2026

French Immersion Preschool | Brooklyn, Clinton Hill

Why LLS

We are a small, thoughtful, and unique school, where educators are truly known, supported, and valued. Our classrooms are intimate, our community is close, and our work is guided by care, curiosity, and respect for children and adults alike.

The Language and Laughter Studio (LLS) is a small, progressive French immersion preschool in Brooklyn, serving children ages 1–5. We are currently welcoming applications from French-speaking educators interested in joining our community as Assistant Teachers and Lead Teachers

LLS is a deeply relational school. We see early childhood not simply as a stage of learning, but as one of the most transformative periods of a child’s life: when curiosity is wide open, emotions are deeply felt, and relationships shape everything. Our school is designed to feel like a second home: a place where children can be themselves, make mistakes, explore freely, and feel held by caring adults.

Our Approach

Our Mini-Maternelle program is held entirely in French, offering children a true immersive experience. French is the language of play, art, storytelling, daily routines, and social connection.

Our curriculum is play-based, inquiry-driven, and rooted in real experiences. Children spend significant time outdoors in all seasons.

We also believe deeply in reflective practice among educators. Our team regularly engages in dialogue about child development, emotional growth, boundaries, care, and what it means to support young children in today’s world.

The Role/Responsibilities:

Main Responsibilities

The teacher is committed to creating a warm, intentional, and engaging environment where children grow through open-ended exploration of their world. At LLS, we seek educators who meet children with presence, care, and curiosity, and who support each child’s social-emotional journey with kindness and respect. The teacher nurtures children’s connection to nature and to all living things, helping them become deeply rooted in the natural world before they reach toward technology.

The teacher is responsible for preparing thoughtful learning materials, maintaining an inspiring classroom environment fully immersed in the French language, and collaborating closely with colleagues to support the daily life of the school.

Pedagogical Responsibilities

Develop and enrich the classroom experience through play-based, inquiry-driven learning opportunities that encourage curiosity, creativity, independence, and meaningful exploration. Foster a French immersion environment in which children naturally engage with language through daily routines, relationships, and activities. Observe and respond to each child’s developmental and emotional needs with attentiveness and care.

Communication with Parents

Maintain clear, open, and respectful communication with families and the teaching team. Build trusting relationships with parents through regular updates, collaboration, and thoughtful conversations that support each child’s growth and well-being.

Who You Are - Qualifications Requirements:

• Fluent in French (native or near-native)
• Warm, observant, and genuinely curious about young children
• Interested in progressive, play-based, and relationship-centered education
• Comfortable working with children ages 1–5
• Open to collaboration, reflection, and continued learning

Qualifications

• Prior experience in French school setting is a plus, but not required
• Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or related field (Child psychology, child development, elementary education, special education)
• High school diploma + 5 years experience working in preschools
• New York State teaching certificate, (Optional)
• Working permit to be in the United States

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 2 references to Paloma Boulet at: paloma@thelanguageandlaughterstudio.com

Pay: $45,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

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