Odyssey of the Mind Coach
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
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND COACH
Extra-curricular activity Culture & Leisure - Maternity leave cover
Part-time – 2 hours per week, on Tuesdays.
Job purpose:
- We are seeking a positive and enthusiastic Odyssey of the Mind coach who is comfortable speaking and working in English.
- Previous experience with children, whether as a parent or in a school community setting, is preferred.
- Most importantly, we value someone who is able to foster creativity, and who will encourage and allow the children to take ownership of their solutions.
Responsibilities of the successful candidate:
- Conducting brainstorming sessions for Long-Term and Spontaneous problems
- Encouraging students to take responsibility as a team for what they do and do not do
- Helping the team work effectively; Teaching Teamwork
Personal Requirements:
- Good knowledge in English and French
- Have good contact with children and enjoy working with them
Candidates are required 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 Mrs Florence Dubrez, Culture & Leisure Extra Curricular Activity Coordinator, Foundation, by 30 November 2024, mentioning the reference number 330 420.
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.