La Châtaigneraie Campus – Primary School 

An essential role to ensure the safety and well-being of our students: allow children to thrive in a caring and structured environment during extracurricular times.

Key Facts:

• Campus: La Châtaigneraie - Founex, Vaud
• Contract: 5 days per week (Part-time) - Fixed-term (1 year)
• Start date: 31 August 2026 or upon agreement
• Reporting line: Lunch and After School Care Coordinator
• Application deadline: 19June 2026
• Reference: 200 020
• Working hours: 
  • Lunchtime Supervision: 
    1 hour 45 minutes per day
  • After School Care:
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 15:00 to 18:00, Wednesday from 12:00 to 18:00

Why this role is important:

As a supervisor, you ensure the continuity of Ecolint's caring environment outside of school hours. You create a safe and stimulating environment where students can relax, socialize, and thrive under your attentive gaze, thus ensuring a positive and balanced school experience for every child aged 3 to 11.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

Lunchtime Supervision

• Ensure that mealtimes take place in an organised, safe and structured manner, whether students are eating in the cafeteria or in classrooms, according to age and school routines
• Encourage students to participate in preparation, serving and clearing up as appropriate to their age and the school’s expectations
• Support younger children by helping them with meals, routines and expectations during lunchtime
• Supervise older students in the lunch queue, during the meal, and while clearing plates and leftovers
• Supervise students during recess, outdoors or indoors depending on weather conditions

After School Care

• Supervise students indoors and outdoors during After School Care
• Plan and lead simple, engaging activities for groups of children
• Help to prepare and serve afternoon snacks
• Assist with setting up and tidying away resources
• Support students in moving between school, activities, snacks, play and collection in a calm and organised manner

Safe and organised supervision

• Ensure that students are supervised in a safe, calm, organised and caring manner
• Respond to students’ needs and concerns respectfully and appropriately
• Manage transitions so that movement between spaces is calm, organised and safe

Relationships with students

• Take an active interest in the students they supervise, building positive relationships and getting to know their individual needs over time
• Adapt their approach where needed, in line with guidance from class teachers, Assistant Principals or other members of the school team

Collaboration and communication

• Work in close collaboration with class teachers, Assistant Principals and other members of the school team
• Share relevant observations or concerns with class teachers and Assistant Principals, so that information flows both ways

Professional expectations

• Act as a positive role model for students and colleagues
• Use positive behaviour guidance
• Participate in training as required
• Uphold the values of the school at all times, including inclusion, equity, respect and care for all members of the community

Safety and emergency response

• Participate in first aid training as required
• Remain calm in an emergency, following instructions and taking appropriate initiative when needed

Depending on qualifications, experience and availability, you may occasionally be asked to:

• Replace class assistants in the Early Years when necessary
• Accompany school excursions when necessary

Who we are looking for:

In accordance with Canton of Vaud regulations for the supervision of students from 3 years of age, candidates must meet 1 of the following formal qualification requirements:

• Federal VET Diploma for childcare assistants (ASE), SEFRI equivalence, or recognized early childhood diploma
• Socio-pedagogical degree with at least 2 years of educational experience

Skills and experience

• Experience working with children aged 3 to 11
• Fluency in either English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language

Personal Attributes

• Confidence in working with children and responding appropriately to their concerns
• Sensitivity to diversity and the needs of an international school community
• The ability to take initiative and work collaboratively
• Flexibility and openness to ideas and suggestions
• A courteous, friendly and professional manner
• The ability to work and communicate well within a large international team
   

How to apply:

Candidates are requested to apply online via our recruitment platform, including:

• An up-to-date CV
• A letter of motivation
• The contact details for three references (including your current or most recent employer).

Your application must be addressed to Ms. Hazel Allen, International School of Geneva, La Châtaigneraie Campus, before 19 June 2026, mentioning the reference number 200 020.