Child Psychologist
Founded in 1924, the Ecole Internationale de Genève (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18, representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff from all over the world work on our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and Campus des Nations in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).
In our 7 schools, our students benefit from international teaching and bilingual supervision of the highest quality.
To fulfil our mission of "Educating students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together", every member of staff can draw inspiration from our hundred years of experience, our constant drive to innovate, and our strong humanitarian values. Through our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to provide our staff with excellent professional development opportunities.
La Grande Boissière (LGB) campus is centrally located in Geneva and blends a mix of 18th Century buildings with cutting edge STEM and Arts facilities. The bilingual (French and English) campus is home to close to 1,900 students across the Primary, Middle and Secondary Schools. Our unique Universal Learning Programme, co-designed with UNESCO’s International Bureau of Education, seeks to anchor learning in deep conceptual understanding and the assessment of Ecolint’s global competences, to ensure that the outcome of learning makes some positive social impact.
La Grande Boissière (Primary)
CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST
Part-time – Part-time – 12 to 14 hours per week
Limited duration contract from 1st February 2026 to 30 June 2026
Responsibilities:
- To complete administrative tasks related to psychological services including reviewing psychoeducational reports and assessing exam accommodations.
- To identify needs for assessment and support the school team and family with appropriate referral to external professionals.
- To support programmes in class and small groups led by the psychologist supporting the social and emotional growth and development of students.
- To work in collaboration with the senior leadership team, the classroom teachers, parents and families, in providing support to students.
- To work closely with all Primary School staff to provide support and advice for inclusion.
- To collaborate with the leadership team on issues related to safeguarding, child protection and well-being.
Personal requirements:
- Bachelor or Master in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Experience working with children, preferably in primary school environments
- Knowledge of local agencies/resources surrounding children’s special educational needs (SEN) and mental health
- English and French fluency (level C1)
- Empathetic and rigorous
- Inclusive and culturally responsive
- Adaptability
- Able to work well in teams
Candidates are requested to apply online attaching their CV, three references (one of which must be from their current or most recent employer, who can be contacted should the candidate be selected for an interview), and a covering letter. The application must be addressed to Conan de Wilde, International School of Geneva, La Grande Boissière Campus by 9 January 2026, mentioning the reference number 300 016.
Note
The Ecole Internationale de Genève values and encourages diversity among its staff. We therefore welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. The School is seriously committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous checks on their prior conduct with regard to Child Protection as appropriate to their position, including reference checking with previous employers and the relevant authorities.