Lunchtime supervisor
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)
LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR
Part-time - 2 hours per week
Monday to Friday (except Wednesday) - from 12:30 to 13:00
Job purpose:
As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you play a key role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and good behavior of students during lunch breaks. You provide guidance during meal times and outdoor play, supporting the school’s educational values in a caring and multicultural environment.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise primary students during lunch and playtime (indoor if weather requires).
- Accompany students during transitions between class, cafeteria, and playground.
- In the cafeteria:
- For younger students: set and clear tables, help serve meals, support with eating.
- For older students: supervise the queue, lunch, and clearing of dishes.
- Ensure students follow hygiene rules and dietary restrictions (e.g. allergies).
- Promote positive behavior and resolve minor conflicts peacefully.
- Monitor safety and well-being, alert the nurse if needed.
- Engage with students kindly and supportively.
- Collaborate with teachers and other school staff.
Personal requirements:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience with children aged 3 to 12 (school, childcare, coaching…).
- Comfortable working with children and attentive to their needs.
- Culturally aware, patient, and empathetic.
- Calm, takes initiative, and is a true team player.
- Open to feedback and flexible in approach.
- Fluent in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other.
- Friendly, polite, and professional.
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 Dawn Stuart Dinsdale, International School of Geneva, La Grande Boissière Campus by 22 June 2025 mentioning the reference number 300 003.
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.