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Group Class Bundle: 5 classes for the price of 4

Group Class Bundle: 5 classes for the price of 4





Join The Coucou Team



Coucou is always growing and welcomes applicants from all walks of life to join its dynamic teams in NYC and LA.





Join The Coucou Team
Join The Coucou Team

About Us

 
Coucou is a leading French language school, providing group and private, online and in-person French classes for adults. With headquarters located in NYC and a secondary location in Los Angeles, the school has developed its own unique teaching method over the past 10 years.
 
What sets Coucou apart is its focus on modern French and fun class atmosphere. On top of classes, Coucou also offers French cultural workshops and events, fostering a bicoastal community of francophiles.

Why Work for Coucou?

 

  • Flexibility Coucou provides flexible working hours and hybrid work possibilities.
  • Supportive community Coucou is a friendly and collaborative workplace, encouraging employee wellbeing in an environment conducive to personal fulfillment and professional growth.
  • Stimulating environment At Coucou, innovation and creativity are encouraged – everyone should feel welcome to bring new ideas to the table!

Current Vacancies

Coucou French Classes, the premier French language center in NYC, is seeking a new part-time Receptionist for our brand new space in the heart of Little Paris: le Loft!

 

Position Details:

    • Starting date: October 2024
    • Work hours: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Monday to Thursday
    • Remote work: Not available
    • Reports to: Director of Operations and Office Manager

Key Responsibilities:

  • Welcome and check-in students
  • Manage attendance and flag absent students
  • Sell course books and other products
  • Assist teachers with class materials
  • Ensure the space is tidy before, between, and after classes
  • Manage student waiting areas if the teacher is late
  • Maintain inventory of course books and office supplies
  • Respond to students’ requests using templates, FAQ and T&Cs if needed

 

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a similar role (front desk/hospitality/administration)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Well organized and customer focused
  • French is a plus!

 

Compensation & Benefits:

  • $22/hour
  • End-of-year bonus
  • 5 weeks paid vacation + personal days
  • Sick days
  • Transportation reimbursement
  • Free group classes for you or a person of your choice

 

Application & Recruitment Process:

 

 

  • Application Review: Valentine, our HR Director, will review all applications. If your qualifications match our requirements, Valentine will reach out to you to discuss your application further.

In-Person Interview: Selected candidates will be invited for an in-person interview at Coucou. During this visit, you will meet your future colleagues and manager and participate in a brief practical exercise.



Applicants must be:

  • native French speakers (French is your first language)
  • have a very good command of English
  • energetic and outgoing
  • knowledgeable about French current events and culture, and able to make learning a language lots of fun!
  • have excellent interpersonal skills – patient, punctual and reliable
  • flexible with their schedule and available at least 2 evenings per week and a few hours on the weekend as well
  • authorized to work in the US (green card, EAD, citizenship).

We provide paid training sessions – no experience needed.

  • What we offer:
  • $30-50/hour
  • Semi-annual bonuses
  • 50% transport reimbursement


How to Apply

Send your CV and a cover letter to
[email protected]